Chief Executives Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $151,550 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $72.86
10th percentile $70,560
90th percentile —
Employed locally 310
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,560
    25th
    $101,500
    50th (median)
    $151,550
    75th
    $227,590

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 223% Median Chief Executives salary is 123% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $233,640
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $164,980
    Yuma, AZ $138,770
    Flagstaff, AZ $138,250
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $131,230
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $128,510

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,080
    Managers, All Other $138,330
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,240
    Medical and Health Services Managers $123,910
    Financial Managers $127,040
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $61,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Tucson, AZ is $72.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $129.76 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Tucson, AZ is 26.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $70,560 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,500.