salary$127,360 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Chico, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$103,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$160,170per year
Jobs in the area2,170people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Chico?
Cheap. Rent of $1,675 a month takes 15.8% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Chico, CA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Chico, CA area is $127,360 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $103,400 and $160,170.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Chico?
Typical rent of $1,675 a month takes 15.8% of the median registered nurse 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.