Chief Executives Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $132,350 -35.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.63
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile —
Employed locally 150
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $90,540
    50th (median)
    $132,350
    75th
    $203,060

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 183% Median Chief Executives salary is 83% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $288,690
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $276,970
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $268,030
    Monroe, MI $244,760
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $236,800
    Richmond, VA $232,850

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $74,940
    Managers, All Other $87,420
    Financial Managers $106,000
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $114,930
    Legislators $39,270
    Medical and Health Services Managers $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Jefferson City, MO is $63.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $163.00 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Jefferson City, MO is 35.9% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,540.