Chief Executives Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $212,760 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $102.29
10th percentile $92,400
90th percentile —
Employed locally 380
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,400
    25th
    $133,730
    50th (median)
    $212,760

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 207% Median Chief Executives salary is 107% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $114,510
    Sales Managers $106,410
    Financial Managers $156,840
    Medical and Health Services Managers $155,640
    Construction Managers $109,750
    Managers, All Other $155,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Santa Rosa, CA is $102.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $211.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chief Executives salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 3.1% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $92,400 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $133,730.