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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Software Developers | Technology | $131K | $63.15/hr |
| 22 | Financial Managers | Management | $131K | $62.79/hr |
| 23 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $129K | $62.14/hr |
| 24 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $127K | $61.23/hr |
| 25 | School Psychologists | Science | $125K | $60.09/hr |
| 26 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $125K | $59.99/hr |
| 27 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $125K | $59.93/hr |
| 28 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $124K | N/A |
| 29 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $124K | $59.56/hr |
| 30 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $124K | $59.39/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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