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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $78K | $37.55/hr |
| 82 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $78K | $37.53/hr |
| 83 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Engineering | $78K | $37.43/hr |
| 84 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.35/hr |
| 85 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $77K | $36.82/hr |
| 86 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Community & Social | $76K | $36.66/hr |
| 87 | Fundraisers | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.53/hr |
| 88 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $76K | $36.43/hr |
| 89 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.42/hr |
| 90 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $75K | $36.15/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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