Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $53,630 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.78
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $79,510
Employed locally 110
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $46,450
    50th (median)
    $53,630
    75th
    $74,010
    90th
    $79,510

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 78% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    State College, PA $87,960
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $84,610
    Columbus, OH $79,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,720
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Bismarck, ND $75,630

    Nearby metros — Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Utica-Rome, NY $70,370
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $69,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $66,060
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,760

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,190
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $93,890
    Health Education Specialists $56,950
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Chico, CA is $25.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.45 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Chico, CA is 2.4% below the national median of $54,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Chico?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,450.