Community Health Workers Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $38,980 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $63,300
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $35,950
    50th (median)
    $38,980
    75th
    $50,640
    90th
    $63,300

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Community Health Workers salary is 35% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $50,850
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,950
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $46,830
    Tucson, AZ $46,590

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,660
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,320
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,510
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Yuma, AZ is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Yuma, AZ is 23.6% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,950.