Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $45,060 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $73,310
Employed locally 140
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $37,450
    50th (median)
    $45,060
    75th
    $48,480
    90th
    $73,310

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 66% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Napa, CA $48,270

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,790
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,380
    Light Truck Drivers$45,030
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Chico, CA is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.68 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Chico, CA is 21.4% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Chico?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,450.