Chief Executives Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $170,990 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $82.21
10th percentile $58,320
90th percentile —
Employed locally 110
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,320
    25th
    $103,460
    50th (median)
    $170,990

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 274% Median Chief Executives salary is 174% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $212,290
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $205,570
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $179,520
    Clarksville, TN-KY $161,490
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $159,820
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $150,390

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $67,130
    Industrial Production Managers $124,800
    Medical and Health Services Managers $96,240
    Sales Managers $115,850
    Financial Managers $114,590
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $84,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Bowling Green, KY is $82.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $254.81 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Bowling Green, KY is 17.2% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $58,320 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,460.