Chief Executives Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $136,890 -33.7% vs national
Median hourly $65.81
10th percentile $58,540
90th percentile —
Employed locally 550
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,540
    25th
    $92,310
    50th (median)
    $136,890
    75th
    $231,500

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 210% Median Chief Executives salary is 110% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $335,900
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $320,060
    Charlottesville, VA $317,900
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $309,450
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $304,110

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $66,510
    Medical and Health Services Managers $90,750
    Financial Managers $100,500
    Managers, All Other $86,490
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $117,800
    Sales Managers $99,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Little Rock, AR is $65.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $162.01 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Little Rock, AR is 33.7% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $58,540 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,310.