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Hire a Community Health Worker in Washington, DC
A grant pays for visits, not for turnover. Price someone who can carry a caseload from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Baltimore, MD.
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 | DC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $48,880 | $57,240 | $45,640 |
| Median | $58,790 | $62,510 | $51,850 |
| 75th | $70,680 | $74,830 | $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
- Baltimore, MD · 35 miles
- Lexington Park, MD · 55 miles
- Hagerstown, MD · 63 miles
- York, PA · 75 miles
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Job seekers: Community Health Worker jobs in Washington.
Community Health Workers hiring pages
Questions
What do community health workers earn in Washington, DC?
In Washington, the May 2025 median for community health workers is about $58.8K, 13% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $48.9K to $70.7K.
Who hires community health workers in Washington?
Community health centers, health departments, and hospitals hire community health workers in Washington. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Unity Health Care, Neighborhood Health, Community of Hope.
Do I need a certificate to work as a CHW in District of Columbia?
It depends on the program. Check the District of Columbia certification rules and the payer behind the job in Washington.
What should a health center in Washington weigh when hiring a CHW?
Ask about the language, the neighborhood, and the caseload. Washington has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 6% under the District of Columbia median.