Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $61,120 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $43,760
90th percentile $82,050
Employed locally 180
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,760
    25th
    $49,620
    50th (median)
    $61,120
    75th
    $66,670
    90th
    $82,050

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer User Support Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,010
    Carson City, NV $84,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,930
    Vallejo, CA $79,780
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,260

    Nearby metros — Computer User Support Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,010
    Carson City, NV $84,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,930
    Vallejo, CA $79,780
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,260

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,240
    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 User Support Specialists make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Chico, CA is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.75 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Computer User Support Specialists salaries?

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Chico, CA is 1.3% above the national median of $60,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer User Support Specialists in Chico?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,760 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,620.