Chief Executives Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $179,520 -13% vs national
Median hourly $86.31
10th percentile $79,740
90th percentile $515,150
Employed locally 270
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,740
    25th
    $120,380
    50th (median)
    $179,520
    75th
    $318,310
    90th
    $515,150

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 254% Median Chief Executives salary is 154% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $212,290
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $205,570
    Bowling Green, KY $170,990
    Clarksville, TN-KY $161,490
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $159,820
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $150,390

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$77,240
    Medical and Health Services Managers$109,460
    Sales Managers$110,060
    Financial Managers$131,180
    Industrial Production Managers$106,390
    Construction Managers$100,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Lexington, KY is $86.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $247.67 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Lexington, KY is 13% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $79,740 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,380.