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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $140K | $67.26/hr |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $140K | $67.23/hr |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | Management | $140K | $67.23/hr |
| 14 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $140K | N/A |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $138K | $66.29/hr |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | Management | $136K | $65.43/hr |
| 17 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $135K | $64.89/hr |
| 18 | Lawyers | Legal | $132K | $63.32/hr |
| 19 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $132K | $63.3/hr |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $132K | $63.23/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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