Chief Executives Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $381,330 +84.7% vs national
Median hourly $183.33
10th percentile $113,920
90th percentile $765,300
Employed locally 140
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $113,920
    25th
    $248,580
    50th (median)
    $381,330
    75th
    $499,990
    90th
    $765,300

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 471% Median Chief Executives salary is 371% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $370,000

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $354,310
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    Wilmington, NC $298,730
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $297,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $288,690

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $120,240
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $169,380
    Managers, All Other $139,110
    Natural Sciences Managers $171,390
    Medical and Health Services Managers $130,300
    Financial Managers $161,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Durham?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Durham, NC is $183.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $367.93 or more per hour.

    Is Durham above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Durham, NC is 84.7% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $113,920 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $248,580.