Business Operations Specialists, All Other Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $75,460 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.28
10th percentile $45,130
90th percentile $125,760
Employed locally 490
National median $81,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,130
    25th
    $58,280
    50th (median)
    $75,460
    75th
    $97,120
    90th
    $125,760

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 110% Median Business Operations Specialists, All Other salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Operations Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $131,610
    Huntsville, AL $120,910
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $115,640
    District of Columbia $106,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,680
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $105,810

    Nearby metros — Business Operations Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,680
    Decatur, IL $101,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,440
    Decatur, AL $93,040
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $91,540
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $91,160

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,000
    Management Analysts $76,360
    Project Management Specialists $100,720
    Human Resources Specialists $73,400
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,790
    Compliance Officers $83,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Operations Specialists, All Other make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Chico, CA is $36.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.39 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Business Operations Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Business Operations Specialists, All Other salary in Chico, CA is 7.1% below the national median of $81,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Chico?

    Entry-level Business Operations Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,130 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,280.