The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Chico, CA is $33,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,860.
Pay spans roughly $33,280 at the 10th percentile to $61,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.14 per hour. An estimated 1,150 people work as waiters and waitresses in Chico, CA.
| Median (annual) | $33,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,860 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.14 |
| 10th percentile | $33,280 |
| 90th percentile | $61,430 |
| Employment | 1,150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.