Chief Executives Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $209,750 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $100.84
10th percentile $97,690
90th percentile —
Employed locally 170
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,690
    25th
    $140,040
    50th (median)
    $209,750

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 250% Median Chief Executives salary is 150% 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
    Wilmington, NC $298,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $292,770
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $287,180
    Winston-Salem, NC $273,710
    Wausau, WI $236,650
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $233,760

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$114,990
    Financial Managers$132,530
    Managers, All Other$104,090
    Sales Managers$129,090
    Industrial Production Managers$106,160
    Construction Managers$121,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Appleton, WI is $100.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $202.33 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Appleton, WI is 1.6% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $97,690 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $140,040.