Community Health Workers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $48,580 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $39,090
90th percentile $66,960
Employed locally 150
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,090
    25th
    $41,290
    50th (median)
    $48,580
    75th
    $56,750
    90th
    $66,960

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Community Health Workers salary is 29% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,860
    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

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $98,330
    Rehabilitation Counselors $57,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Yakima, WA is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Yakima, WA is 4.8% below 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,090 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,290.