Chief Executives Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $168,110 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $80.82
10th percentile $61,040
90th percentile —
Employed locally 90
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,040
    25th
    $107,890
    50th (median)
    $168,110
    75th
    $218,570

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 286% Median Chief Executives salary is 186% 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
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $196,520
    Knoxville, TN $188,480
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $179,170
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $178,340
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $172,780
    Clarksville, TN-KY $161,490

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$89,850
    Managers, All Other$79,100
    Financial Managers$118,320
    Medical and Health Services Managers$95,470
    Sales Managers$113,170
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$86,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Jackson, TN is $80.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $238.22 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Jackson, TN is 18.6% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $61,040 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,890.