Computer Programmers Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $90,850 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $43.68
10th percentile $62,810
90th percentile $147,950
Employed locally 40
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,810
    25th
    $72,340
    50th (median)
    $90,850
    75th
    $107,330
    90th
    $147,950

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 132% Median Computer Programmers salary is 32% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,000
    California $116,220
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $115,190
    Visalia, CA $111,200

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts$88,240
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,120
    Software Developers$126,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other$86,580
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88,980
    Web and Digital Interface Designers$79,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Chico, CA is $43.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.13 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Chico, CA is 7.9% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Chico?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $62,810 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,340.