Chief Executives Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $239,130 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $114.97
10th percentile $81,910
90th percentile —
Employed locally 870
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,910
    25th
    $125,870
    50th (median)
    $239,130

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 349% Median Chief Executives salary is 249% 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
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $234,040
    Columbus, OH $212,690
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $212,290
    Ohio $208,590
    Wheeling, WV-OH $194,900
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $189,900

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $97,220
    Financial Managers $137,440
    Medical and Health Services Managers $126,530
    Sales Managers $127,670
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $163,220
    Construction Managers $94,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Cleveland, OH is $114.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $208.00 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Cleveland, OH is 15.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $81,910 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,870.