Community Health Workers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $51,590 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.80
10th percentile $40,950
90th percentile $82,060
Employed locally 100
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,950
    25th
    $46,750
    50th (median)
    $51,590
    75th
    $79,830
    90th
    $82,060

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Community Health Workers salary is 45% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    New Haven, CT $66,910

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    Vallejo, CA $65,610
    Yuba City, CA $60,610
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,120

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $98,280
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,620
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,400
    Health Education Specialists $59,620
    Rehabilitation Counselors $42,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $24.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 1.1% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,950 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,750.