SOC 31-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — Fresno
Fresno, CA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Fresno, CA comes to $54,370 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,430 by 12.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Fresno, CA comes to $54,370 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,430 by 12.3%. Pay ranges from under $41,790 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,350 to $63,950.
Employment stands at 460, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Napa records the highest median at $76,490. Of the 527 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 312th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,790 | −13.7% |
| 25th | $49,350 | +1.9% |
| Median (50th) | $54,370 | +12.3% |
| 75th | $63,950 | +32.0% |
| 90th | $75,610 | +56.1% |
| Mean | $57,160 | +18.0% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa | $76,490 | 100 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $66,520 | 2,180 | |
| 3 | San Luis Obispo | $61,770 | 140 | |
| 4 | Stockton | $61,090 | 260 | |
| 5 | Vallejo | $59,850 | 130 | |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $59,560 | 100 | |
| 7 | Visalia | $59,390 | 150 | |
| 8 | Hanford | $58,720 | 40 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $57,740 | 1,630 | |
| 10 | Santa Maria | $57,560 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fresno run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $54,370 buys what $49,115 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,115US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,370 a year, 12.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,790 to $75,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 460 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Napa, at $76,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Fresno, CA?
The median annual wage is $54,370, or $26.14 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 $48,430, so pay in Fresno, CA is 12.3% 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 Fresno, CA earns more than $75,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,790 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 Napa, at $76,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 460 jobs in this occupation in Fresno, 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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