Chief Executives Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $225,480 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $108.41
10th percentile $151,030
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $151,030
    25th
    $200,910
    50th (median)
    $225,480

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 332% Median Chief Executives salary is 232% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $370,000
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $304,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $301,440
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $287,180
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $268,090

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $113,390
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $142,430
    Financial Managers $156,830
    Sales Managers $135,230
    Medical and Health Services Managers $122,410
    Social and Community Service Managers $92,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Yakima, WA is $108.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $183.97 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Yakima, WA is 9.2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $151,030 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $200,910.