Chief Executives Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $270,520 +31.1% vs national
Median hourly $130.06
10th percentile $132,100
90th percentile $624,280
Employed locally 50
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $132,100
    25th
    $199,900
    50th (median)
    $270,520
    75th
    $410,560
    90th
    $624,280

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 391% Median Chief Executives salary is 291% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $354,310
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    Wilmington, NC $298,730
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $297,350

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $88,290
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,200
    Construction Managers $97,620
    Managers, All Other $105,030
    Sales Managers $107,500
    Food Service Managers $62,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Asheville, NC is $130.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $300.14 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Asheville, NC is 31.1% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $132,100 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $199,900.