Chief Executives Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $201,120 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $96.69
10th percentile $97,110
90th percentile —
Employed locally 320
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,110
    25th
    $131,160
    50th (median)
    $201,120

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 316% Median Chief Executives salary is 216% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $310,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $292,770
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $275,270
    Napa, CA $241,590
    Reading, PA $229,740
    Lexington Park, MD $225,000

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $89,210
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,030
    Financial Managers $123,280
    Sales Managers $106,450
    Managers, All Other $108,730
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Scranton, PA is $96.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $224.10 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Scranton, PA is 2.6% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $97,110 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,160.