Chief Executives Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $199,860 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $96.09
10th percentile $103,990
90th percentile —
Employed locally 110
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,990
    25th
    $127,530
    50th (median)
    $199,860

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 313% Median Chief Executives salary is 213% 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, TX $389,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $320,060
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $288,150
    Odessa, TX $281,480
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $275,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $226,660

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$85,960
    Sales Managers$115,950
    Medical and Health Services Managers$106,650
    Financial Managers$124,900
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$82,990
    Managers, All Other$119,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Waco, TX is $96.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $230.60 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Waco, TX is 3.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $103,990 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,530.