Chief Executives Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $211,560 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $101.71
10th percentile $103,500
90th percentile —
Employed locally 730
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,500
    25th
    $137,480
    50th (median)
    $211,560

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 267% Median Chief Executives salary is 167% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $310,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $292,770
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $275,270
    Napa, CA $241,590
    Reading, PA $229,740
    Lexington Park, MD $225,000

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$98,010
    Managers, All Other$122,600
    Financial Managers$130,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers$103,420
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$143,410
    Sales Managers$123,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Harrisburg, PA is $101.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $251.27 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Harrisburg, PA is 2.5% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $103,500 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $137,480.