Chief Executives Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $193,850 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $93.20
10th percentile $97,490
90th percentile —
Employed locally 610
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,490
    25th
    $131,890
    50th (median)
    $193,850

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 281% Median Chief Executives salary is 181% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $288,690
    Wisconsin $209,090
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $201,120
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $192,390
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $190,080

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $101,930
    Financial Managers $129,070
    Sales Managers $122,230
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,510
    Industrial Production Managers $128,640
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $83,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Greenville?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Greenville, SC is $93.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $189.91 or more per hour.

    Is Greenville above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Greenville, SC is 6.1% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $97,490 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,890.