Chief Executives Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $189,900 -8% vs national
Median hourly $91.30
10th percentile $80,370
90th percentile —
Employed locally 230
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,370
    25th
    $114,780
    50th (median)
    $189,900

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 272% Median Chief Executives salary is 172% 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
    Columbus, OH $212,690
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $212,290
    Ohio $208,590
    Wheeling, WV-OH $194,900

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $97,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $105,000
    Financial Managers $130,640
    Sales Managers $133,430
    Construction Managers $93,650
    Industrial Production Managers $99,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Dayton, OH is $91.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $270.36 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Dayton, OH is 8% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $80,370 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,780.