Community Health Workers Salary in California
Community Health Workers in California earn a median of $58,050 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($51,850)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,500
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,320; the top 10% earn over $88,590. Nationally the range is $38,810 to $77,180.
States ranked near California
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- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,200 median in California
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$79,000 median in California
- Social and Human Service Assistants$51,090 median in California
- Healthcare Social Workers$89,660 median in California
Community Health Workers pay in California
How much do community health workers make in California?
The median is $58,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,320 and the top 10% earn over $88,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for community health workers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $51,850). Living costs are not included.