Community Health Workers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $54,880 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.38
10th percentile $45,530
90th percentile $77,580
Employed locally 90
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,530
    25th
    $47,110
    50th (median)
    $54,880
    75th
    $66,850
    90th
    $77,580

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Community Health Workers salary is 47% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,130
    Social and Human Service Assistants $56,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $100,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists $80,470
    Health Education Specialists $62,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Santa Rosa, CA is $26.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.62 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 7.5% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,530 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,110.