Chief Executives Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $197,190 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $94.81
10th percentile $85,550
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,070
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,550
    25th
    $127,160
    50th (median)
    $197,190

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 229% Median Chief Executives salary is 129% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,040
    Sales Managers $99,450
    Medical and Health Services Managers $130,970
    Financial Managers $144,040
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $96,080
    Food Service Managers $70,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Riverside, CA is $94.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $193.76 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Riverside, CA is 4.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $85,550 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,160.