Chief Executives Salary
Chief Executives in Oregon make a median of $341,630 a year, or about $164.25 an hour. The range runs from $180K at the entry level to $773K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.44), that's roughly $333,493 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,555/month, or 8.2% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $342K get you in Oregon?
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What this looks like in Oregon
Oregon sits well above the national pay line for chief executives, local pay runs about 60% higher than the U.S. median of $214K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,555/month, 8.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 102.44) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Oregon offers a genuinely strong financial position for chief executivess at the median.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oregon
Entry-level chief executives (10th percentile) start around $180K. Mid-career wages sit at $342K. Top earners bring in $773K or more, a $593K spread from bottom to top.
Chief Executives salary by metro in Oregon
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | $616K | +80% | 40 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $376K | +10% | 690 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $275K | -20% | 60 |
| Salem | $262K | -23% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a chief executif afford a 2BR apartment alone in Oregon?
Yes — at the median salary of $342K, rent takes 8.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,555/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for chief executives in Oregon?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new chief executives typically earn — is $180K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $10,773/month. At HUD’s $1,555/month FMR, rent would take 14% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is chief executif a high-paying job in Oregon?
Local pay is 60% above the national median — $342K here vs. $214K nationally.
How does Oregon compare to the national average for chief executives?
Oregon pays $342K median vs. the U.S. average of $214K — that’s +60%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.44), the purchasing-power equivalent is $333K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do chief executives make in Oregon?
The median is $341,630 a year, that works out to about $164 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $179,550, and experienced chief executives can clear $772,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $342K enough to live in Oregon?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $17,399/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,555/month, which eats 8.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a chief executives salary go in Oregon?
Oregon has a Regional Price Parity of 102.44 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chief executives salary is worth about $333,493 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do chief executives get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.