Chief Executives Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $186,520 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $89.68
10th percentile $96,110
90th percentile —
Employed locally 60
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,110
    25th
    $116,570
    50th (median)
    $186,520
    75th
    $229,570

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 333% Median Chief Executives salary is 233% 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
    Morgantown, WV $206,420
    Charleston, WV $199,990
    Wheeling, WV-OH $194,900
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $169,110
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $159,820

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$75,600
    Financial Managers$130,330
    Managers, All Other$138,490
    Medical and Health Services Managers$103,730
    Administrative Services Managers$94,740
    Industrial Production Managers$118,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Parkersburg, WV is $89.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $197.19 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Parkersburg, WV is 9.6% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $96,110 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $116,570.