Project Management Specialists Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $100,720 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $48.42
10th percentile $53,320
90th percentile $171,700
Employed locally 310
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,320
    25th
    $71,340
    50th (median)
    $100,720
    75th
    $139,400
    90th
    $171,700

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 147% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 47% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Project Management Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Boulder, CO $125,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Huntsville, AL $122,430

    Nearby metros — Project Management Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,210
    California $111,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $109,700

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Accountants and Auditors $78,000
    Management Analysts $76,360
    Human Resources Specialists $73,400
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,790
    Compliance Officers $83,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Chico, CA is $48.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.25 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Chico, CA is 0% above the national median of $100,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Project Management Specialists in Chico?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $53,320 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,340.