Chief Executives Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $354,310 +71.6% vs national
Median hourly $170.34
10th percentile $130,010
90th percentile $728,870
Employed locally 160
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $130,010
    25th
    $199,700
    50th (median)
    $354,310
    75th
    $515,460
    90th
    $728,870

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 562% Median Chief Executives salary is 462% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $97,150
    Financial Managers $153,450
    Construction Managers $103,360
    Managers, All Other $123,990
    Sales Managers $125,190
    Medical and Health Services Managers $109,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Greensboro, NC is $170.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $350.42 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Greensboro, NC is 71.6% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $130,010 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $199,700.