Chief Executives Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $161,220 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $77.51
10th percentile $50,810
90th percentile —
Employed locally 90
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,810
    25th
    $104,500
    50th (median)
    $161,220
    75th
    $230,570

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 199% Median Chief Executives salary is 99% 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
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $193,850
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $192,390

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $91,230
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $62,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,580
    Financial Managers $124,190
    Food Service Managers $72,550
    Construction Managers $94,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Hilton Head Island, SC is $77.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $150.59 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 21.9% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $50,810 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,500.