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How much does a production worker make in Chico?

$36,630a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Chico, CA metro area. That is $17.61 an hour or $3,053 a month.

Hourly
$17.61
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
260 of 313
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,510Median: $36,630Highest 10%: $48,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,510$16.59
25th$34,910$16.78
Median$36,630$17.61
75th$45,160$21.71
90th$48,890$23.50

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Hanford, CA$69,970
Merced, CA$63,550
Modesto, CA$52,430
Napa, CA$50,270
San Jose, CA$49,450
Vallejo, CA$47,040
San Francisco, CA$46,710
Santa Cruz, CA$46,340
Santa Maria, CA$45,670
San Diego, CA$44,730
Visalia, CA$44,120
Santa Rosa, CA$41,210
Sacramento, CA$40,900
Riverside, CA$39,690
Los Angeles, CA$39,520
Redding, CA$39,370
Oxnard, CA$37,470
Salinas, CA$37,040
Stockton, CA$36,860
Fresno, CA$36,280
Bakersfield, CA$36,140
San Luis Obispo, CA$36,100
Production Worker salary in California Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Chico

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$80,360
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,480
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$48,750
Welder$48,740
Separating$47,680
Sawing Machine Setter$46,210
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$45,130
Inspector$44,680
Printing Press Operator$44,550
Butcher and Meat Cutter$44,110
Salaries for every job in Chico, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a production worker make an hour in Chico?

The median hourly pay in the Chico, CA metro area is $17.61 ($36,630 a year).

Do production workers make more in Chico than the national average?

No: $36,630 against $40,110 nationally, 9% less.

How does Chico compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $41,670, so Chico pays 12% less.

Where does Chico rank for production worker pay?

260 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a production worker make starting out in Chico?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,890 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.