Chief Executives Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $187,700 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $90.24
10th percentile $94,900
90th percentile —
Employed locally 100
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,900
    25th
    $120,040
    50th (median)
    $187,700

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 319% Median Chief Executives salary is 219% 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
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $320,060
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $288,150
    Odessa, TX $281,480
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $275,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $226,660

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$74,680
    Medical and Health Services Managers$101,140
    Managers, All Other$125,730
    Sales Managers$100,830
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$81,440
    Construction Managers$80,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in El Paso, TX is $90.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $229.59 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in El Paso, TX is 9.1% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $94,900 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,040.