Chief Executives Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $197,530 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $94.97
10th percentile $85,240
90th percentile —
Employed locally 100
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,240
    25th
    $124,650
    50th (median)
    $197,530

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 304% Median Chief Executives salary is 204% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$98,990
    Sales Managers$90,400
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$152,950
    Medical and Health Services Managers$105,870
    Financial Managers$129,110
    Managers, All Other$121,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Merced, CA is $94.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $199.19 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Merced, CA is 4.3% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $85,240 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,650.