Chief Executives Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $162,920 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $78.33
10th percentile $67,520
90th percentile —
Employed locally 430
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,520
    25th
    $104,770
    50th (median)
    $162,920

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 209% Median Chief Executives salary is 109% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $335,900
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $320,060
    Charlottesville, VA $317,900
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $309,450
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $304,110

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$75,190
    Financial Managers$138,490
    Managers, All Other$101,870
    Sales Managers$167,210
    Medical and Health Services Managers$95,980
    Marketing Managers$166,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Fayetteville, AR is $78.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $274.08 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Fayetteville, AR is 21.1% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $67,520 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,770.