Chief Executives Salary in Dallas, TX
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Median annual salary
$320,060
+55.1% vs national
Median hourly
$153.88
10th percentile
$134,660
90th percentile
$589,770
Employed locally
2,580
National median
$206,420
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Dallas economic context
Unemployment rate
3.90%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$87,155
2023 • Census ACS
Chief Executives salary vs area income
367%
Median Chief Executives salary is 267% above the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Dallas?
The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Dallas, TX is $153.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $283.54 or more per hour.
Is Dallas above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?
The median Chief Executives salary in Dallas, TX is 55.1% 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 Dallas?
Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $134,660 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $198,120.