Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $88,240 -15% vs national
Median hourly $42.42
10th percentile $65,360
90th percentile $114,990
Employed locally 190
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,360
    25th
    $77,600
    50th (median)
    $88,240
    75th
    $105,180
    90th
    $114,990

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 129% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Systems Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,580
    Boulder, CO $132,290
    California $127,660

    Nearby metros — Computer Systems Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    California $127,660
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $126,520
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,090
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $123,550

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Computer Network Support Specialists $63,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Systems Analysts make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Chico, CA is $42.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.80 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Computer Systems Analysts salaries?

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Chico, CA is 15% below the national median of $103,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $65,360 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,600.