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How much does a child make in Chico?

$61,720a year

Median yearly pay for childs in the Chico, CA metro area. That is $29.67 an hour or $5,143 a month.

Hourly
$29.67
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
101 of 390
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,430Median: $61,720Highest 10%: $95,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,430$21.84
25th$48,340$23.24
Median$61,720$29.67
75th$74,440$35.79
90th$95,740$46.03

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for childs.

San Jose, CA$87,600
Hanford, CA$78,270
Vallejo, CA$77,490
Oxnard, CA$75,580
San Francisco, CA$72,020
Los Angeles, CA$71,250
San Luis Obispo, CA$68,560
Yuba City, CA$64,040
Sacramento, CA$63,270
Riverside, CA$63,230
Napa, CA$62,760
Stockton, CA$62,610
Salinas, CA$62,520
Fresno, CA$62,080
Santa Cruz, CA$61,960
Visalia, CA$61,040
Modesto, CA$60,900
El Centro, CA$60,690
Merced, CA$60,200
San Diego, CA$59,770
Redding, CA$59,520
Bakersfield, CA$59,330
Santa Maria, CA$57,710
Santa Rosa, CA$56,810
Child salary in California Child salary in all states

Related jobs in Chico

Same field, median yearly pay.

Educational$96,080
Healthcare Social Worker$84,810
Marriage and Family Therapist$81,780
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$76,250
Substance Abuse$62,780
Health Education Specialist$59,120
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$56,030
Community and Social Service Specialist$54,000
Social and Human Service Assistant$48,890
Community Health Worker$47,240
Salaries for every job in Chico, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a child make an hour in Chico?

The median hourly pay in the Chico, CA metro area is $29.67 ($61,720 a year).

Do childs make more in Chico than the national average?

Yes: $61,720 against $59,550 nationally, 4% more.

How does Chico compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $65,200, so Chico pays 5% less.

Where does Chico rank for child pay?

101 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a child make starting out in Chico?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,740 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.