Community Health Workers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,750 or more. The middle half of community health workers in Washington earn between $48,880 and $70,680.
- $39K10th
- $49K25th
- $59KMedian
- $71K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,340 | $5,028 | $29.01 |
| Median | $58,790 | $4,899 | $28.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,880 | $4,073 | $23.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,680 | $5,890 | $33.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Community Health Workers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Community health workers in Washington earn 12% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($68,810) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($56,180). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $51,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $60,340 | $58,790 | $38,980 | $87,750 | 1,600 |
| Washington, D.C. | $68,810 | $62,510 | $51,010 | $93,070 | 280 |
| United States | $56,180 | $51,850 | $38,810 | $77,180 | 61,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Community Health Workers salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $60,340, a single filer in Washington takes home about $48,188 a year, or $4,016 a month and $1,853 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $48,783 | $4,065 |
| Working in DC | $48,188 | $4,016 |
| Working in MD | $48,009 | $4,001 |
| Working in VA | $48,008 | $4,001 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for community health workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $60,340 buys what about $55,417 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Community Health Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$46,720
- Baltimore, MD$55,620
- Lexington Park, MD$53,980
- York, PA$61,890
- Richmond, VA$54,840
- Salisbury, MD$47,510
Highest-paying cities for community health workers
Carson City, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($81,360).
- Carson City, NV$81,360
- San Francisco, CA$79,470
- San Jose, CA$72,730
- San Luis Obispo, CA$69,930
- Boulder, CO$67,870
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Community Health Workers salary in Washington: questions
How much do community health workers make an hour in Washington?
$29.01 an hour on average, and $28.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level community health workers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the community health workers take-home pay in Washington?
About $48,188 a year ($4,016 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,340.
Do community health workers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($56,180).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1094; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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