Software Developers Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $126,490 -5% vs national
Median hourly $60.81
10th percentile $74,090
90th percentile $190,460
Employed locally 150
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,090
    25th
    $97,930
    50th (median)
    $126,490
    75th
    $160,180
    90th
    $190,460

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 184% Median Software Developers salary is 84% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,240

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts$88,240
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,120
    Computer Occupations, All Other$86,580
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88,980
    Web and Digital Interface Designers$79,200
    Data Scientists$80,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Chico, CA is $60.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.55 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Chico, CA is 5% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Chico?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $74,090 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,930.