Chief Executives Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $230,320 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $110.73
10th percentile $108,900
90th percentile —
Employed locally 130
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $108,900
    25th
    $127,830
    50th (median)
    $230,320

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 341% Median Chief Executives salary is 241% 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
    Richmond, VA $232,850

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $95,940
    Medical and Health Services Managers $120,020
    Financial Managers $146,210
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,410
    Construction Managers $96,150
    Sales Managers $127,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Roanoke, VA is $110.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $254.27 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Roanoke, VA is 11.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $108,900 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,830.