Human Resources Managers Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $134,950 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $64.88
10th percentile $96,060
90th percentile $200,480
Employed locally 60
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,060
    25th
    $109,980
    50th (median)
    $134,950
    75th
    $169,070
    90th
    $200,480

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 197% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 97% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $178,550
    Massachusetts $176,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $176,290

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    California $169,140
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $164,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $163,220

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$99,120
    Medical and Health Services Managers$139,450
    Sales Managers$88,900
    Financial Managers$124,430
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$133,170
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$58,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Managers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Chico, CA is $64.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.72 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Chico, CA is 3.6% below the national median of $140,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Managers in Chico?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $96,060 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,980.