Chief Executives Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $204,360 -1% vs national
Median hourly $98.25
10th percentile $107,190
90th percentile —
Employed locally 360
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,190
    25th
    $155,620
    50th (median)
    $204,360

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 290% Median Chief Executives salary is 190% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $301,440
    Syracuse, NY $216,610
    Elmira, NY $192,530
    Rochester, NY $185,280
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $184,950
    Kingston, NY $182,150

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,290
    Financial Managers $162,660
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,900
    Medical and Health Services Managers $128,330
    Sales Managers $159,870
    Marketing Managers $138,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Buffalo, NY is $98.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $298.96 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Buffalo, NY is 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $107,190 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $155,620.