Chief Executives Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $282,170 +36.7% vs national
Median hourly $135.66
10th percentile $186,450
90th percentile $594,770
Employed locally 250
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $186,450
    25th
    $216,470
    50th (median)
    $282,170
    75th
    $441,150
    90th
    $594,770

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 347% Median Chief Executives salary is 247% 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
    Rapid City, SD $301,420
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $225,980

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $138,940
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $46,840
    Medical and Health Services Managers $120,870
    Food Service Managers $60,620
    Financial Managers $165,250
    Construction Managers $115,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $135.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $285.95 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 36.7% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $186,450 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $216,470.