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How much does an installation make in Chico?

$41,360a year

Median yearly pay for installations in the Chico, CA metro area. That is $19.88 an hour or $3,447 a month.

Hourly
$19.88
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
326 of 354
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,410Median: $41,360Highest 10%: $78,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,410$16.54
25th$36,530$17.56
Median$41,360$19.88
75th$59,040$28.38
90th$78,740$37.86

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for installations.

San Jose, CA$58,200
San Francisco, CA$58,140
Vallejo, CA$57,520
Napa, CA$57,290
Merced, CA$52,980
Los Angeles, CA$51,240
Santa Rosa, CA$50,880
Salinas, CA$50,780
San Diego, CA$50,560
Santa Cruz, CA$50,330
Oxnard, CA$50,240
Sacramento, CA$49,610
Modesto, CA$49,370
Riverside, CA$48,670
Santa Maria, CA$48,460
Bakersfield, CA$47,960
San Luis Obispo, CA$47,780
Yuba City, CA$47,230
Redding, CA$47,200
Stockton, CA$47,120
Fresno, CA$46,680
Hanford, CA$45,190
Visalia, CA$43,430
El Centro, CA$39,550
Installation salary in California Installation salary in all states

Related jobs in Chico

Same field, median yearly pay.

Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$99,040
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$92,140
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$72,390
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$63,070
Heating$62,920
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$59,990
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$55,770
Maintenance and Repair Worker$52,040
Computer$50,840
Tire Repairer and Changer$37,180
Salaries for every job in Chico, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an installation make an hour in Chico?

The median hourly pay in the Chico, CA metro area is $19.88 ($41,360 a year).

Do installations make more in Chico than the national average?

No: $41,360 against $49,230 nationally, 16% less.

How does Chico compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $51,230, so Chico pays 19% less.

Where does Chico rank for installation pay?

326 of 354 metro areas with data.

How much does an installation make starting out in Chico?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,740 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.