Chief Executives Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $180,650 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $86.85
10th percentile $101,480
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,480
    25th
    $117,030
    50th (median)
    $180,650

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 269% Median Chief Executives salary is 169% 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
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $320,060
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $288,150
    Odessa, TX $281,480
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $275,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $226,660

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $80,300
    Medical and Health Services Managers $117,400
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $84,390
    Construction Managers $91,660
    Financial Managers $127,970
    Sales Managers $114,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Killeen, TX is $86.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $224.57 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Killeen, TX is 12.5% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $101,480 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,030.