Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $42,390 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.38
10th percentile $35,640
90th percentile $59,530
Employed locally 60
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,640
    25th
    $37,970
    50th (median)
    $42,390
    75th
    $48,940
    90th
    $59,530

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,360
    Salinas, CA $47,320
    Modesto, CA $47,040

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,700
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $43,680
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $75,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Chico, CA is $20.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.17 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Chico, CA is 10.9% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Chico?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,640 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,970.