Chief Executives Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Ohio
Chief Executives in Ohio earn a median salary of $175,123 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.2% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 4,430 chief executives are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $108,720 to $239,130 depending on location.
$175,123
Avg median salary in Ohio
$239,130
Highest paying metro
$108,720
Lowest paying metro
4,430
Employed in Ohio
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Chief Executives salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $239,130 | $125,870 | — | 870 |
| Eastern Ohio | $234,040 | $145,440 | — | 80 |
| Columbus, OH | $212,690 | $148,620 | — | 970 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $212,290 | $125,010 | — | 1,030 |
| Dayton, OH | $189,900 | $114,780 | — | 230 |
| Toledo, OH | $185,890 | $121,630 | — | 250 |
| Akron, OH | $180,460 | $105,340 | — | 270 |
| Mansfield, OH | $168,780 | $94,420 | — | 30 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $167,870 | $105,230 | — | 160 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $157,510 | $99,330 | — | 150 |
| Lima, OH | $150,740 | $89,850 | $357,940 | 30 |
| Southern Ohio | $150,110 | $90,550 | $278,760 | 80 |
| Canton, OH | $148,680 | $73,920 | — | 110 |
| Sandusky, OH | $120,030 | $98,020 | $184,700 | 30 |
| Youngstown, OH | $108,720 | $80,510 | $219,980 | 140 |