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Hire a Community Health Worker in San Jose, CA
The health plan across town is hiring outreach staff for the same neighborhoods. A worker who already knows the families belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In San Jose, the May 2025 median is about $69.6K, 20% over 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 | $60,350 | $50,040 | $45,640 |
| Median | $69,630 | $58,050 | $51,850 |
| 75th | $76,680 | $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
- Santa Cruz, CA · 25 miles
- Salinas, CA · 43 miles
- San Francisco, CA · 47 miles
- Modesto, CA · 50 miles
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Questions
What do community health workers earn in San Jose, CA?
In San Jose, the May 2025 median for community health workers is about $69.6K, 34% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $60.4K to $76.7K.
Who hires community health workers in San Jose?
Community health centers, health departments, and hospitals hire community health workers in San Jose. Organizations on file in the provider extract include County of Santa Clara, San Jose Foothill Family Community Clinic, Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley.
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 San Jose.
What should a health center in San Jose weigh when hiring a CHW?
Ask about the language, the neighborhood, and the caseload. San Jose has slightly fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 20% over the California median.