Metro profile · CBSA 17020
Healthcare wages in Chico, CA
26 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
5 active disasters in California· Chemical · Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 2-7 FIRE
- BAIN FIRE
- CANYON FIRE
- + 2 more declarations
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-05-25
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
43
Across 26 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Chico
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
26 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomists | support | $59,100 | $55,554 | 45 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $127,360 | $119,718 | 45 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $129,260 | $121,504 | 45 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $134,970 | $126,872 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $123,880 | $116,447 | 45 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $103,000 | $96,820 | 45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $167,080 | $157,055 | 44 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $160,180 | $150,569 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $56,320 | $52,941 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $59,300 | $55,742 | 44 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $334,980 | $314,881 | 44 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $78,750 | $74,025 | 43 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $164,780 | $154,893 | 43 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $78,050 | $73,367 | 43 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $110,720 | $104,077 | 42 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $274,800 | $258,312 | 42 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $76,580 | $71,985 | 42 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $161,410 | $151,725 | 42 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $46,380 | $43,597 | 41 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $38,230 | $35,936 | 41 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $41,320 | $38,841 | 41 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $47,150 | $44,321 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $163,520 | $153,709 | 39 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $34,320 | $32,261 | 39 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $48,170 | $45,280 | 39 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $59,520 | $55,949 | 38 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Chico
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.