Chief Executives Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $117,530 -43.1% vs national
Median hourly $56.51
10th percentile $34,790
90th percentile —
Employed locally 80
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,790
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $117,530
    75th
    $226,060

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 187% Median Chief Executives salary is 87% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $275,820
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $236,800
    Savannah, GA $225,950
    Michigan $219,230
    Dalton, GA $217,490

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $77,220
    Managers, All Other $95,720
    Medical and Health Services Managers $140,640
    Financial Managers $127,380
    Food Service Managers $60,980
    Sales Managers $107,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Athens, GA is $56.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $265.08 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Athens, GA is 43.1% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $34,790 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.