Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $95,890 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.10
10th percentile $56,480
90th percentile $153,350
Employed locally 230
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,480
    25th
    $78,140
    50th (median)
    $95,890
    75th
    $101,800
    90th
    $153,350

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 140% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,270
    Firefighters$71,830
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$36,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$126,140
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$100,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Chico, CA is $46.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.99 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Chico, CA is 25.7% above the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Chico?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $56,480 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,140.