How much does a teacher and instructor make in Chico?
$95,420a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Chico, CA metro area. That is $45.88 an hour or $7,952 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.88
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,040Median: $95,420Highest 10%: $119,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,040 | $28.38 | |
| 25th | $72,260 | $34.74 | |
| Median | $95,420 | $45.88 | |
| 75th | $107,700 | $51.79 | |
| 90th | $119,600 | $57.50 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Salinas, CA | $113,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $105,200 |
| Modesto, CA | $103,900 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $101,100 |
| Stockton, CA | $99,820 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $97,680 |
| Riverside, CA | $97,070 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $96,820 |
| Merced, CA | $93,400 |
| Hanford, CA | $86,710 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $85,640 |
| Napa, CA | $84,420 |
| Visalia, CA | $83,410 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,720 |
| Yuba City, CA | $81,320 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,460 |
| San Francisco, CA | $79,250 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,820 |
| Vallejo, CA | $78,760 |
| San Jose, CA | $77,720 |
| Oxnard, CA | $77,230 |
| El Centro, CA | $77,110 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $76,640 |
Related jobs in Chico
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $162,300 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $98,210 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $96,510 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $95,000 |
| Special Education Teacher | $91,510 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $82,170 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $80,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $79,300 |
| Substitute Teacher | $61,030 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Worker | $60,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Chico?
The median hourly pay in the Chico, CA metro area is $45.88 ($95,420 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Chico than the national average?
Yes: $95,420 against $66,140 nationally, 44% more.
How does Chico compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $87,460, so Chico pays 9% more.
Where does Chico rank for teacher and instructor pay?
19 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Chico?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,600 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.