Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $123,580 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $59.41
10th percentile $78,410
90th percentile $162,220
Employed locally 170
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,410
    25th
    $78,450
    50th (median)
    $123,580
    75th
    $123,660
    90th
    $162,220

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 180% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 80% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $180,760
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $177,670
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $170,460
    Yakima, WA $166,310
    Napa, CA $163,380
    Alaska $147,190

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $163,380
    Merced, CA $140,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $137,490
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $136,820
    Ithaca, NY $134,250
    Vallejo, CA $131,530

    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 Education Administrators, Postsecondary make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Chico, CA is $59.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.60 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Chico, CA is 18.9% above the national median of $103,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Chico?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $78,410 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,450.