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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Teachers and Instructors, All Other | Education | $95K | N/A |
| 52 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $95K | N/A |
| 53 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $95K | $45.56/hr |
| 54 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $94K | $45.14/hr |
| 55 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $94K | $45.06/hr |
| 56 | Database Administrators | Technology | $94K | $45.02/hr |
| 57 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $92K | $44.3/hr |
| 58 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $92K | N/A |
| 59 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $91K | $43.85/hr |
| 60 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.8/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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