Chief Executives Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $286,050 +38.6% vs national
Median hourly $137.52
10th percentile $114,160
90th percentile $664,790
Employed locally 360
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $114,160
    25th
    $171,810
    50th (median)
    $286,050
    75th
    $417,820
    90th
    $664,790

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 298% Median Chief Executives salary is 198% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $354,310
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    Wilmington, NC $298,730
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $297,350

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $107,570
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $169,400
    Managers, All Other $132,880
    Sales Managers $137,490
    Financial Managers $162,120
    Construction Managers $111,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Raleigh, NC is $137.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $319.61 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Raleigh, NC is 38.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $114,160 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $171,810.