Chief Executives Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $375,810 +82.1% vs national
Median hourly $180.68
10th percentile $191,880
90th percentile $772,850
Employed locally 690
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $191,880
    25th
    $222,210
    50th (median)
    $375,810
    75th
    $545,860
    90th
    $772,850

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 397% Median Chief Executives salary is 297% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $370,000

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $354,310
    Ann Arbor, MI $335,900
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $320,060

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $110,350
    Financial Managers $159,540
    Managers, All Other $131,170
    Marketing Managers $165,000
    Sales Managers $135,340
    Medical and Health Services Managers $144,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Portland, OR-WA is $180.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $371.56 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Portland, OR-WA is 82.1% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $191,880 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $222,210.