Chief Executives Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $236,650 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $113.78
10th percentile $97,780
90th percentile —
Employed locally 80
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,780
    25th
    $154,730
    50th (median)
    $236,650

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 311% Median Chief Executives salary is 211% 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
    Wilmington, NC $298,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $292,770
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $287,180
    Winston-Salem, NC $273,710
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $233,760
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $232,600

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $120,460
    Financial Managers $134,660
    Managers, All Other $104,530
    Industrial Production Managers $108,120
    Sales Managers $125,890
    Medical and Health Services Managers $115,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Wausau, WI is $113.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $188.64 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Wausau, WI is 14.6% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $97,780 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $154,730.