Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $79,770 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.35
10th percentile $50,830
90th percentile $124,070
Employed locally 90
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,830
    25th
    $64,480
    50th (median)
    $79,770
    75th
    $99,580
    90th
    $124,070

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 116% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Cheyenne, WY $158,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $149,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540

    Nearby metros — Financial and Investment Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,470
    California $111,100
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,450
    Salinas, CA $107,570
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $104,610

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Management Analysts $76,360
    Project Management Specialists $100,720
    Human Resources Specialists $73,400
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Chico, CA is $38.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.24 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Financial and Investment Analysts salaries?

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Chico, CA is 21.3% below the national median of $101,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in Chico?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $50,830 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,480.