Chief Executives Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $155,420 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $74.72
10th percentile $77,390
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,390
    25th
    $115,560
    50th (median)
    $155,420

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 226% Median Chief Executives salary is 126% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $213,150
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $208,030
    Kansas City, MO-KS $195,850
    Wichita, KS $179,740
    Jacksonville, FL $173,090
    Jackson, TN $168,110

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$81,560
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary$140,710
    Managers, All Other$88,290
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$48,200
    Medical and Health Services Managers$104,590
    Financial Managers$149,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Lawrence, KS is $74.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $233.43 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Lawrence, KS is 24.7% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $77,390 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,560.