Chief Executives Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $221,090 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $106.29
10th percentile $96,390
90th percentile —
Employed locally 240
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,390
    25th
    $127,820
    50th (median)
    $221,090

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 234% Median Chief Executives salary is 134% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $110,610
    Sales Managers $99,590
    Medical and Health Services Managers $131,470
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $159,590
    Financial Managers $158,740
    Food Service Managers $78,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Salinas, CA is $106.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $213.41 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Salinas, CA is 7.1% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $96,390 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,820.