Chief Executives Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $179,360 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $86.23
10th percentile $86,210
90th percentile —
Employed locally 720
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,210
    25th
    $129,650
    50th (median)
    $179,360

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 249% Median Chief Executives salary is 149% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $344,960
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $292,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $288,690
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $286,050
    Napa, CA $241,590
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $238,440

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$101,670
    Medical and Health Services Managers$135,420
    Sales Managers$97,160
    Financial Managers$135,900
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$132,620
    Managers, All Other$128,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Fresno, CA is $86.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $193.55 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Fresno, CA is 13.1% below the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Fresno?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $86,210 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,650.