May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Chico
Chico, CA
286 occupations
Across 286 occupations with published wages in Chico, physicians, all other record the highest median at $334,980 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Chico
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,940 | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,630 | $38,210 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,170 | $127,360 |
| Cashiers | 2,090 | $35,210 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,010 | $36,680 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,700 | $42,840 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,260 | $98,390 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,220 | $45,660 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,120 | $95,000 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,040 | $37,180 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.