SOC 43-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — Chico
Chico, CA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Chico, CA comes to $58,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $54,210 by 8.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Chico, CA comes to $58,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $54,210 by 8.3%. Pay ranges from under $40,680 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,800 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,880 to $58,800.
Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $97,900. Of the 286 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 144th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,680 | −25.0% |
| 25th | $47,880 | −11.7% |
| Median (50th) | $58,720 | +8.3% |
| 75th | $58,800 | +8.5% |
| 90th | $58,800 | +8.5% |
| Mean | $53,480 | −1.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $97,900 | 1,240 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $82,960 | 2,850 | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $80,330 | 240 | |
| 4 | Salinas | $76,090 | 320 | |
| 5 | Vallejo | $75,360 | 100 | |
| 6 | Santa Cruz | $66,940 | 30 | |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $66,220 | 410 | |
| 8 | Modesto | $64,730 | 40 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $64,730 | 720 | |
| 10 | Sacramento | $64,060 | 990 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Chico run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $58,720 buys what $53,044 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,044US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,720 a year, 8.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,680 to $58,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $97,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Chico, CA?
The median annual wage is $58,720, or $28.23 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $54,210, so pay in Chico, CA is 8.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Chico, CA earns more than $58,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Jose, at $97,900 per year.
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.
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