Community Health Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $73,310 +43.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.25
10th percentile $52,600
90th percentile $99,050
Employed locally 420
National median $51,030

Compare Community Health Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how San Jose, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Community Health Workers
in
San Jose, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,600
    25th
    $62,880
    50th (median)
    $73,310
    75th
    $74,310
    90th
    $99,050

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Community Health Workers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community Health Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    Vallejo, CA $65,610
    Yuba City, CA $60,610
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,120
    Visalia, CA $59,990

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $59,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,700
    Marriage and Family Therapists $88,950
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $66,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in San Jose, CA is $35.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 43.7% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $52,600 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,880.