salary$167,080 a year$80 an hour · median pay in the Chico, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$131,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$203,910per year
Jobs in the area140people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Chico?
Cheap. Rent of $1,675 a month takes 12.0% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Chico, CA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Chico, CA area is $167,080 a year ($80 an hour). Most earn between $131,730 and $203,910.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Chico?
Typical rent of $1,675 a month takes 12.0% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chico, CA metro area.