Chief Executives Salary in Southwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $143,160 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $68.83
10th percentile $63,970
90th percentile —
Employed locally 230
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,970
    25th
    $109,760
    50th (median)
    $143,160
    75th
    $194,580

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $81,960
    Financial Managers $125,680
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,240
    Sales Managers $131,030
    Industrial Production Managers $100,890
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $103,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Southwest Minnesota is $68.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $187.20 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Southwest Minnesota is 30.6% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $63,970 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,760.