Community Health Workers Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $59,620 +16.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $42,490
90th percentile $97,520
Employed locally 1,210
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,490
    25th
    $49,730
    50th (median)
    $59,620
    75th
    $73,840
    90th
    $97,520

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Community Health Workers salary is 52% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,170
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $75,780
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,990
    Rehabilitation Counselors $46,600
    Healthcare Social Workers $78,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 16.8% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,490 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,730.