Community Health Workers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $72,030 +41.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.63
10th percentile $52,120
90th percentile $134,620
Employed locally 1,770
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,120
    25th
    $57,820
    50th (median)
    $72,030
    75th
    $89,920
    90th
    $134,620

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Community Health Workers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community Health Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    New Haven, CT $66,910
    Eau Claire, WI $66,140

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    Vallejo, CA $65,610
    Yuba City, CA $60,610
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,120
    Visalia, CA $59,990

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $72,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $57,220
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $71,810
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $100,960
    Marriage and Family Therapists $76,980
    Healthcare Social Workers $103,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in San Francisco, CA is $34.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.97 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in San Francisco, CA is 41.2% above the national median of $51,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community Health Workers in San Francisco?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $52,120 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,820.