Chief Executives Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $221,120 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $106.31
10th percentile $102,880
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,410
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,880
    25th
    $152,310
    50th (median)
    $221,120

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 266% Median Chief Executives salary is 166% 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
    New Haven, CT $311,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $301,440
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $287,180
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $274,520
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $260,940
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $233,760

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $86,090
    Financial Managers $135,550
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $137,680
    Medical and Health Services Managers $105,510
    Construction Managers $98,000
    Sales Managers $128,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Omaha, NE-IA is $106.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $255.28 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 7.1% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $102,880 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $152,310.