Chief Executives Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $199,990 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $96.15
10th percentile $87,990
90th percentile —
Employed locally 160
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,990
    25th
    $114,990
    50th (median)
    $199,990

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 344% Median Chief Executives salary is 244% 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
    Winchester, VA-WV $221,620
    Morgantown, WV $206,420
    Wheeling, WV-OH $194,900
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $186,520
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $169,110
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $159,820

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $85,620
    Managers, All Other $114,050
    Administrative Services Managers $77,520
    Financial Managers $106,850
    Medical and Health Services Managers $123,510
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $50,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Charleston, WV is $96.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $176.92 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Charleston, WV is 3.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $87,990 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,990.