SOC 11-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chief Executives — Utica
Utica-Rome, NY · 10 metro areas compared
At $197,880, median pay for Chief Executives in Utica, NY tracks the national median of $213,990 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $197,880, median pay for Chief Executives in Utica, NY tracks the national median of $213,990 closely. Pay ranges from under $114,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $500,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $158,410 to $305,560.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $301,440. Of the 351 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 7th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $114,090 | −46.7% |
| 25th | $158,410 | −26.0% |
| Median (50th) | $197,880 | −7.5% |
| 75th | $305,560 | +42.8% |
| 90th | $500,700 | +134.0% |
| Mean | $258,340 | +20.7% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $301,440 | 7,180 | |
| 2 | Kiryas Joel | $251,520 | 150 | |
| 3 | Buffalo | $239,990 | 420 | |
| 4 | Rochester | $237,180 | 370 | |
| 5 | Syracuse | $216,610 | 240 | |
| 6 | Kingston | $199,860 | 40 | |
| 7 | Elmira | $192,530 | 40 | |
| 8 | Glens Falls | $192,520 | 50 | |
| 9 | Binghamton | $184,360 | 60 | |
| 10 | Albany | $180,240 | 660 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utica run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $197,880 buys what $183,392 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$197,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$183,392US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $197,880 a year, 7.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $114,090 to $500,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $301,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chief Executives in Utica, NY?
The median annual wage is $197,880, or $95.14 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $213,990, so pay in Utica, NY is 7.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Utica, NY earns more than $500,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $114,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $301,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Utica, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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