General and Operations Managers Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $99,120 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.66
10th percentile $52,960
90th percentile $208,530
Employed locally 1,200
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,960
    25th
    $71,170
    50th (median)
    $99,120
    75th
    $143,320
    90th
    $208,530

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 145% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $129,850
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $127,610
    California $125,240
    Napa, CA $124,890

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical and Health Services Managers$139,450
    Sales Managers$88,900
    Financial Managers$124,430
    Managers, All Other$117,890
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$58,240
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$133,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General and Operations Managers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Chico, CA is $47.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.63 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Chico, CA is 3.7% below the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in Chico?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $52,960 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,170.