Chief Executives Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $208,030 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $100.01
10th percentile $104,920
90th percentile $428,840
Employed locally 50
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,920
    25th
    $155,390
    50th (median)
    $208,030
    75th
    $344,030
    90th
    $428,840

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 322% Median Chief Executives salary is 222% above the area median household income

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    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Charlottesville, VA $317,900
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    Harrisonburg, VA $264,970
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $260,940
    Richmond, VA $232,850

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $95,290
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,230
    Financial Managers $134,410
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $139,250
    Managers, All Other $126,160
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $84,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Blacksburg, VA is $100.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $206.18 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Blacksburg, VA is 0.8% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $104,920 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $155,390.