How much does a recreation worker make in Chico?
$35,320a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Chico, CA metro area. That is $16.98 an hour or $2,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.98
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,320Median: $35,320Highest 10%: $44,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,320 | $16.98 | |
| 25th | $35,320 | $16.98 | |
| Median | $35,320 | $16.98 | |
| 75th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 90th | $44,670 | $21.48 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| San Jose, CA | $57,580 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,290 |
| Napa, CA | $42,670 |
| San Diego, CA | $40,380 |
| Yuba City, CA | $40,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $40,010 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,990 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,930 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $38,870 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,820 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,790 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $38,340 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,260 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,060 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,960 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,850 |
| Modesto, CA | $37,230 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,080 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $37,010 |
| Merced, CA | $36,790 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,630 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,970 |
| Redding, CA | $35,230 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Chico, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Chico?
The median hourly pay in the Chico, CA metro area is $16.98 ($35,320 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Chico than the national average?
No: $35,320 against $36,560 nationally, 3% less.
How does Chico compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,780, so Chico pays 11% less.
Where does Chico rank for recreation worker pay?
149 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Chico?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,670 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.