Human Resources Specialists Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $73,400 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.29
10th percentile $47,660
90th percentile $104,030
Employed locally 290
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,660
    25th
    $60,420
    50th (median)
    $73,400
    75th
    $85,340
    90th
    $104,030

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 107% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,930
    California $81,810
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,280
    Vallejo, CA $80,830

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Accountants and Auditors $78,000
    Management Analysts $76,360
    Project Management Specialists $100,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,790
    Compliance Officers $83,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Chico, CA is $35.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Chico, CA is 0.7% above the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,660 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,420.