First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $100,160 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.15
10th percentile $34,740
90th percentile $131,610
Employed locally 30
National median $92,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,740
    25th
    $95,340
    50th (median)
    $100,160
    75th
    $112,600
    90th
    $131,610

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary vs area income 146% Median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary is 46% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $632,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $188,500
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $171,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,700
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,520

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $632,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $188,500
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $171,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,700
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,520

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,270
    Firefighters $71,830
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $95,890
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $36,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $126,140
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Chico, CA is $48.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.27 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in Chico, CA is 8.4% above the national median of $92,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Chico?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,740 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,340.