Top Paying Jobs in Chico, CA
Chico, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 19,050 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($334,980), Family Medicine Physicians ($274,800), Chief Executives ($176,750). The cost of living index is 101.2 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,625/month.
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Avg. median salary
101.2
Cost of living index
$1,625
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Highest paying careers in Chico
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $335K | $161.05/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $275K | $132.12/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $177K | $84.98/hr |
| 4 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $167K | $80.33/hr |
| 5 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $165K | $79.22/hr |
| 6 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $164K | $78.62/hr |
| 7 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $162K | $78.03/hr |
| 8 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $161K | $77.6/hr |
| 9 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $160K | $77.01/hr |
| 10 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $155K | $74.74/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Chico
Cost of living vs. national average+1.2% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,625/mo
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