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Hire a Community Health Worker in Bakersfield, CA
A grant pays for visits, not for turnover. Price someone who can carry a caseload from this metro's upper quarter. In Bakersfield, the May 2025 median is about $49.6K, 15% under the California median.
What to offer
A health center that copies a national midpoint will lose a trusted outreach worker to the health plan down the street. Use this metro's median for someone new to the work, and the 75th for someone who already carries a caseload.
| Percentile | Metro | CA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $47,070 | $50,040 | $45,640 |
| Median | $49,610 | $58,050 | $51,850 |
| 75th | $58,610 | $72,760 | $62,540 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Name the community, the language, and the caseload. Ask how the person finds a patient who stopped answering the phone.
License and training
There is no national license. Many states run a certification for community health workers, often voluntary and often tied to Medicaid payment. Confirm what your state and your payer require before you post the role.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, community health workers
Nearby metros
- Visalia, CA · 69 miles
- Oxnard, CA · 80 miles
- Santa Maria, CA · 85 miles
- San Luis Obispo, CA · 92 miles
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Job seekers: Community Health Worker jobs in Bakersfield.
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Questions
What do community health workers earn in Bakersfield, CA?
In Bakersfield, the May 2025 median for community health workers is about $49.6K, 4% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $47.1K to $58.6K.
Who hires community health workers in Bakersfield?
Community health centers, health departments, and hospitals hire community health workers in Bakersfield. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Omni Family Health, Clinica Sierra Vista, Bartz-altadonna Community Health Center.
Do I need a certificate to work as a CHW in California?
It depends on the program. Check the California certification rules and the payer behind the job in Bakersfield.
What should a health center in Bakersfield weigh when hiring a CHW?
Ask about the language, the neighborhood, and the caseload. Bakersfield has about a third fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 15% under the California median.