Construction Managers Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $117,250 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $56.37
10th percentile $77,050
90th percentile $168,630
Employed locally 110
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,050
    25th
    $95,220
    50th (median)
    $117,250
    75th
    $152,300
    90th
    $168,630

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 171% Median Construction Managers salary is 71% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $151,590
    Massachusetts $147,750
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,980

    Nearby metros — Construction Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    El Centro, CA $133,970
    Napa, CA $133,370
    Vallejo, CA $131,880

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$99,120
    Medical and Health Services Managers$139,450
    Sales Managers$88,900
    Financial Managers$124,430
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$133,170
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$58,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Chico, CA is $56.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.01 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Chico, CA is 9.6% above the national median of $106,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Managers in Chico?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $77,050 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,220.