Family Medicine Physicians Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $274,800 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $132.12
10th percentile $129,740
90th percentile $312,350
Employed locally 90
National median $238,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $129,740
    25th
    $225,710
    50th (median)
    $274,800
    75th
    $284,060
    90th
    $312,350

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Family Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 401% Median Family Medicine Physicians salary is 301% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Family Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma City, OK $481,870
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $469,580
    Knoxville, TN $460,080
    Great Falls, MT $449,840
    Lawton, OK $448,460
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010

    Nearby metros — Family Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010
    Salinas, CA $410,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $351,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $348,980
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $345,310
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $345,310

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $141,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,770
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,200
    Pharmacists $171,200
    Physical Therapists $131,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Family Medicine Physicians make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Chico, CA is $132.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $150.17 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Family Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median Family Medicine Physicians salary in Chico, CA is 15.3% above the national median of $238,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Family Medicine Physicians in Chico?

    Entry-level Family Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $129,740 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $225,710.