Chief Executives Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $232,850 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $111.95
10th percentile $130,660
90th percentile —
Employed locally 690
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $130,660
    25th
    $164,990
    50th (median)
    $232,850

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 276% Median Chief Executives salary is 176% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Charlottesville, VA $317,900
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $297,350
    Harrisonburg, VA $264,970
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $260,940
    Roanoke, VA $230,320

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,840
    Financial Managers $166,800
    Managers, All Other $140,540
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $172,070
    Medical and Health Services Managers $125,780
    Sales Managers $164,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Richmond, VA is $111.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $268.56 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Richmond, VA is 12.8% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $130,660 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $164,990.