Chief Executives Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $212,690 +3% vs national
Median hourly $102.26
10th percentile $104,080
90th percentile —
Employed locally 970
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,080
    25th
    $148,620
    50th (median)
    $212,690

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 266% Median Chief Executives salary is 166% 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
    Cleveland, OH $239,130
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $234,040
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $212,290
    Ohio $208,590
    Wheeling, WV-OH $194,900
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $189,900

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,780
    Financial Managers $136,840
    Medical and Health Services Managers $106,630
    Sales Managers $133,050
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,320
    Construction Managers $101,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Columbus, OH is $102.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $208.24 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Columbus, OH is 3% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $104,080 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $148,620.