Data Scientists Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $80,180 -28.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.55
10th percentile $58,120
90th percentile $131,990
Employed locally 40
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,120
    25th
    $66,240
    50th (median)
    $80,180
    75th
    $104,630
    90th
    $131,990

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 117% Median Data Scientists salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    California $136,800
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $131,830
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $129,360
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $127,200

    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 Data Scientists make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Chico, CA is $38.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.46 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Chico, CA is 28.8% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Chico?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $58,120 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,240.