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.
$107K
Avg. median salary
101.2
Cost of living index
$1,625
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Chico
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.54/hr |
| 92 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $74K | $35.52/hr |
| 93 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $72K | $34.85/hr |
| 94 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $72K | $34.8/hr |
| 95 | Carpenters | Construction & Trades | $72K | $34.75/hr |
| 96 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $72K | $34.73/hr |
| 97 | Food Service Managers | Management | $72K | $34.54/hr |
| 98 | Firefighters | Public Safety | $72K | $34.54/hr |
| 99 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $71K | $34.05/hr |
| 100 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $70K | $33.86/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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