Chief Executives Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $214,680 +4% vs national
Median hourly $103.21
10th percentile $77,110
90th percentile —
Employed locally 230
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,110
    25th
    $128,630
    50th (median)
    $214,680

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 196% Median Chief Executives salary is 96% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Santa Cruz, CA is $103.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $212.65 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 4% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $77,110 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,630.