Chief Executives Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $198,660 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $95.51
10th percentile $98,860
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,860
    25th
    $135,780
    50th (median)
    $198,660

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 256% Median Chief Executives salary is 156% 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
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Ann Arbor, MI $335,900
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $304,110
    Wilmington, NC $298,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $292,770

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $83,710
    Financial Managers $112,600
    Medical and Health Services Managers $105,280
    Sales Managers $104,210
    Food Service Managers $62,470
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $109,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Traverse City, MI is $95.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $207.29 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Traverse City, MI is 3.8% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $98,860 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,780.