Chief Executives Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $311,110 +50.7% vs national
Median hourly $149.57
10th percentile $165,790
90th percentile $599,500
Employed locally 270
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $165,790
    25th
    $207,170
    50th (median)
    $311,110
    75th
    $470,110
    90th
    $599,500

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 361% Median Chief Executives salary is 261% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $254,180
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $248,810
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $232,600
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $231,990
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $172,840

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $124,030
    Financial Managers $139,990
    Medical and Health Services Managers $127,370
    Sales Managers $136,960
    Managers, All Other $133,810
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $110,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in New Haven, CT is $149.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $288.22 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in New Haven, CT is 50.7% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $165,790 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $207,170.