Chief Executives Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $261,650 +26.8% vs national
Median hourly $125.79
10th percentile $198,050
90th percentile $563,530
Employed locally 120
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $198,050
    25th
    $218,380
    50th (median)
    $261,650
    75th
    $441,160
    90th
    $563,530

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 344% Median Chief Executives salary is 244% 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
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $354,310
    Ann Arbor, MI $335,900
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $98,450
    Financial Managers $136,990
    Medical and Health Services Managers $133,650
    Construction Managers $109,210
    Managers, All Other $118,380
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $158,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Salem, OR is $125.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $270.93 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Salem, OR is 26.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $198,050 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $218,380.