SOC 31-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — North Coast Region of California
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $49,070, median pay for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in North Coast Region of California, CA tracks the national median of $48,430 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,070, median pay for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in North Coast Region of California, CA tracks the national median of $48,430 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,950 at the tenth percentile to more than $66,010 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,600 to $55,960.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Napa records the highest median at $76,490. Of the 340 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 224th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,950 | −19.6% |
| 25th | $45,600 | −5.8% |
| Median (50th) | $49,070 | +1.3% |
| 75th | $55,960 | +15.5% |
| 90th | $66,010 | +36.3% |
| Mean | $51,390 | +6.1% |
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 North Coast Region of California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $49,070 buys what $44,327 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,327US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,070 a year, 1.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,950 to $66,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 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 North Coast Region of California, CA?
The median annual wage is $49,070, or $23.59 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 North Coast Region of California, CA is 1.3% 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 North Coast Region of California, CA earns more than $66,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,950 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 100 jobs in this occupation in North Coast Region of California, 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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