Chief Executives Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $288,150 +39.6% vs national
Median hourly $138.53
10th percentile $126,800
90th percentile $647,020
Employed locally 950
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $126,800
    25th
    $174,990
    50th (median)
    $288,150
    75th
    $407,210
    90th
    $647,020

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 295% Median Chief Executives salary is 195% 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
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $320,060
    Odessa, TX $281,480
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $275,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $226,660
    Tyler, TX $216,010

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,940
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $173,300
    Sales Managers $141,430
    Financial Managers $168,100
    Marketing Managers $162,150
    Construction Managers $102,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Austin, TX is $138.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $311.07 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Austin, TX is 39.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $126,800 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $174,990.