Chief Executives Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $317,900 +54% vs national
Median hourly $152.84
10th percentile $139,670
90th percentile $645,330
Employed locally 180
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $139,670
    25th
    $190,750
    50th (median)
    $317,900
    75th
    $448,830
    90th
    $645,330

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 351% Median Chief Executives salary is 251% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $297,350
    Harrisonburg, VA $264,970
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $260,940
    Richmond, VA $232,850
    Roanoke, VA $230,320

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$102,070
    Financial Managers$159,700
    Managers, All Other$136,420
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$163,230
    Medical and Health Services Managers$124,360
    Construction Managers$104,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Charlottesville, VA is $152.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $310.26 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Charlottesville, VA is 54% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $139,670 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $190,750.