Chief Executives Salary in Morgantown, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morgantown, WV

Median annual salary $206,420 +0% vs national
Median hourly $99.24
10th percentile $81,500
90th percentile —
Employed locally 160
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,500
    25th
    $129,020
    50th (median)
    $206,420

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 331% Median Chief Executives salary is 231% above the area median household income

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    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
    Winchester, VA-WV $221,620
    Charleston, WV $199,990
    Wheeling, WV-OH $194,900
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $186,520
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $169,110
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $159,820

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$85,210
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary$102,600
    Managers, All Other$132,330
    Medical and Health Services Managers$123,020
    Financial Managers$124,940
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$47,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Morgantown?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Morgantown, WV is $99.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $215.20 or more per hour.

    Is Morgantown above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Morgantown, WV is 0% above 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $81,500 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,020.