Community Health Workers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $60,860 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.26
10th percentile $45,910
90th percentile $84,730
Employed locally 1,080
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,910
    25th
    $48,810
    50th (median)
    $60,860
    75th
    $75,160
    90th
    $84,730

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,120
    Bellingham, WA $59,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,400

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,290
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $72,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,010
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $86,490
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $63,810
    Healthcare Social Workers $82,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Seattle, WA is $29.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.64 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Seattle, WA is 19.3% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,910 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,810.