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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Population
Highest paying careers in Chico
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.6/hr |
| 62 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Construction & Trades | $88K | $42.34/hr |
| 63 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $85K | $40.77/hr |
| 64 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $84K | $40.52/hr |
| 65 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.42/hr |
| 66 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $84K | $40.39/hr |
| 67 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $83K | $40.14/hr |
| 68 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $83K | $39.78/hr |
| 69 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $82K | $39.61/hr |
| 70 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $82K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Chico
Cost of living vs. national average+1.2% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,625/mo
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