Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Chico
286 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Chico belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $334,980 per year. The lowest published median is $34,320.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $334,980 | 50 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $274,800 | 90 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $176,750 | 130 | |
| 4 | Nurse Practitioners | $167,080 | 140 | |
| 5 | Physician Assistants | $164,780 | 130 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $163,520 | 50 | |
| 7 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $162,300 | 50 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $161,410 | 160 | |
| 9 | Veterinarians | $160,180 | 60 | |
| 10 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $155,470 | 70 | |
| 11 | Optometrists | $139,890 | 30 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $139,830 | 60 | |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | $139,830 | 60 | |
| 14 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $139,600 | 170 | |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,890 | 120 | |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | $136,090 | 210 | |
| 17 | Physical Therapists | $134,970 | 180 | |
| 18 | Lawyers | $131,710 | 140 | |
| 19 | Engineers, All Other | $131,660 | 40 | |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $131,520 | 400 | |
| 21 | Software Developers | $131,360 | 150 | |
| 22 | Financial Managers | $130,600 | 260 | |
| 23 | Occupational Therapists | $129,260 | 70 | |
| 24 | Registered Nurses | $127,360 | 2,170 | |
| 25 | School Psychologists | $124,980 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 5,940 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,320 | 50 |
| Bartenders | $34,320 | 390 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,320 | 990 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,320 | 330 |
| Gambling Dealers | $34,320 | 100 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $34,320 | 430 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,350 | 300 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $34,950 | 130 |
| Skincare Specialists | $35,090 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. 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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