Chief Executives Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $157,340 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $75.64
10th percentile $105,520
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,520
    25th
    $131,390
    50th (median)
    $157,340
    75th
    $221,940

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 251% Median Chief Executives salary is 151% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $320,060
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $286,050
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $282,170
    Winston-Salem, NC $273,710
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $268,090
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $268,030

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $103,200
    Medical and Health Services Managers $98,490
    Financial Managers $133,100
    Construction Managers $89,820
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $125,890
    Food Service Managers $57,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Montgomery, AL is $75.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $200.54 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Montgomery, AL is 23.8% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $105,520 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,390.