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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Marriage and Family Therapists | Community & Social | $82K | $39.32/hr |
| 72 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $81K | $39.01/hr |
| 73 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $81K | $38.86/hr |
| 74 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $80K | $38.69/hr |
| 75 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $80K | $38.64/hr |
| 76 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $79K | N/A |
| 77 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $79K | $38/hr |
| 78 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $79K | $37.86/hr |
| 79 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.72/hr |
| 80 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.69/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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