SOC 21-1094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Community Health Workers — Sacramento
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Community Health Workers in Sacramento, CA is $57,060 per year, 10.0% above the national median of $51,850.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Community Health Workers in Sacramento, CA is $57,060 per year, 10.0% above the national median of $51,850. Half of workers earn between $47,630 and $73,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,790 and the ninetieth at $81,940.
The area has 500 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, San Luis Obispo records the highest median at $80,290. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 433rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,790 | −9.8% |
| 25th | $47,630 | −8.1% |
| Median (50th) | $57,060 | +10.0% |
| 75th | $73,420 | +41.6% |
| 90th | $81,940 | +58.0% |
| Mean | $61,150 | +17.9% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis Obispo | $80,290 | 70 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $72,710 | 2,090 | |
| 3 | San Jose | $69,630 | 430 | |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | $64,720 | 100 | |
| 5 | Visalia | $63,960 | 100 | |
| 6 | Vallejo | $61,130 | 60 | |
| 7 | Modesto | $60,800 | 70 | |
| 8 | Yuba City | $60,610 | 40 | |
| 9 | Santa Cruz | $59,470 | 80 | |
| 10 | Salinas | $56,810 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sacramento run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $57,060 buys what $51,545 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,545US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,060 a year, 10.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,790 to $81,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 500 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Luis Obispo, at $80,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Community Health Workers in Sacramento, CA?
The median annual wage is $57,060, or $27.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,850, so pay in Sacramento, CA is 10.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Sacramento, CA earns more than $81,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,790 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Luis Obispo, at $80,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 500 jobs in this occupation in Sacramento, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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