Chief Executives Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $217,410 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $104.53
10th percentile $98,840
90th percentile —
Employed locally 470
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,840
    25th
    $149,560
    50th (median)
    $217,410

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 232% Median Chief Executives salary is 132% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $370,000
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $288,150
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $233,640
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $232,600
    Madison, WI $228,960
    Yakima, WA $225,480

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $109,430
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,480
    Financial Managers $162,720
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $123,060
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $168,570
    Social and Community Service Managers $76,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Worcester, MA is $104.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Worcester, MA is 5.3% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $98,840 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $149,560.