Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $56,580 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.20
10th percentile $34,150
90th percentile $121,660
Employed locally 360
National median $66,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,150
    25th
    $40,880
    50th (median)
    $56,580
    75th
    $91,110
    90th
    $121,660

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary vs area income 83% Median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,100
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $101,560
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $101,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $93,760
    Boulder, CO $91,530

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,860
    California $79,410
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,770
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $74,250

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$34,820
    Retail Salespersons$35,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,160
    Counter and Rental Clerks$40,220
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,280
    Parts Salespersons$36,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Chico, CA is $27.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.61 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary in Chico, CA is 14.6% below the national median of $66,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Chico?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (10th percentile) earn around $34,150 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,880.