Chief Executives Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $149,320 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $71.79
10th percentile $48,820
90th percentile —
Employed locally 160
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,820
    25th
    $86,620
    50th (median)
    $149,320
    75th
    $220,430

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 224% Median Chief Executives salary is 124% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $97,010
    Managers, All Other $113,730
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,100
    Construction Managers $105,160
    Financial Managers $125,930
    Sales Managers $122,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Augusta, GA-SC is $71.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $168.19 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 27.7% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $48,820 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,620.