First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $45,290 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.77
10th percentile $36,440
90th percentile $65,130
Employed locally 600
National median $42,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,440
    25th
    $39,130
    50th (median)
    $45,290
    75th
    $49,710
    90th
    $65,130

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary vs area income 66% Median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $56,350
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,210
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,910
    Boulder, CO $52,570

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,700
    Napa, CA $49,360
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,560
    Salinas, CA $47,460
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,400

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,790
    Waiters and Waitresses$33,560
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,020
    Cooks, Fast Food$36,060
    Bartenders$33,760
    Food Preparation Workers$35,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Chico, CA is $21.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.66 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in Chico, CA is 7.8% above the national median of $42,010. 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 Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Chico?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,440 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,130.