Chief Executives Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $179,740 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $86.41
10th percentile $49,130
90th percentile —
Employed locally 440
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,130
    25th
    $111,850
    50th (median)
    $179,740

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 261% Median Chief Executives salary is 161% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $213,150
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $208,030
    Kansas City, MO-KS $195,850
    Jacksonville, FL $173,090
    Jackson, TN $168,110
    Jackson, MI $166,550

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$81,280
    Financial Managers$142,400
    Medical and Health Services Managers$100,180
    Sales Managers$135,420
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$49,550
    Construction Managers$98,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Wichita, KS is $86.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $217.66 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Wichita, KS is 12.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $49,130 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,850.