BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Chief Executives in Mississippi

$173,720 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$83.52 per hour

▼ 35.6% below U.S. average43rd of 46 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$173,720per year
Median$139,250per year
Hourly$83.52per hour
10th – 90th percentile$101,930 – $304,040per year

Chief Executives Pay Range in Mississippi

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$101,930
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$119,580
  • 50th Percentile — Median$139,250
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$185,680
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$304,040

Half of Chief Executives in Mississippi earn more than $139,250. The top 10% make $304,040 or more, while entry-level workers start around $101,930.

Chief Executives in Mississippi: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Mississippi ranks 43rd of 46 states for Chief Executives pay, at $173,720 per year (35.6% below the U.S. average of $269,630).
  • 310 people work as Chief Executives in Mississippi — 0.2% of all U.S. Chief Executives jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.20: Chief Executives jobs are less concentrated in Mississippi than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,930; the top 10% earn over $304,040.
  • Hourly equivalent: $83.52 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Oregon at $403,380.
  • Among management jobs in Mississippi, Architectural and Engineering Managers pays the most ($147,070).

Chief Executives Job Market in Mississippi

Key factors affecting compensation

Mississippi's key industries are Agriculture, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and its job market is rated low. Chief Executives here earn $173,720 on average, placing the state 43rd nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.8 (U.S. = 1.00), a Mississippi salary of $173,720 is roughly equivalent to $217,150 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Alabama ($201,200), Oklahoma ($200,930), West Virginia ($192,840) are the closest alternatives for Chief Executives weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Chief Executives salary in Mississippi?

The average Chief Executives salary in Mississippi is $173,720 per year (median $139,250), which is 35.6% below the national average of $269,630.

How does Mississippi rank for Chief Executives pay?

Mississippi ranks 43rd out of 46 states. The highest-paying state is Oregon ($403,380/yr).

How much do entry-level Chief Executives make in Mississippi?

The lowest-paid 10% of Chief Executives in Mississippi earn about $101,930 per year and the 25th percentile is $119,580.

How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Mississippi?

About $83.52 per hour, based on the $173,720 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Chief Executives work in Mississippi?

BLS counts 310 Chief Executives jobs in Mississippi (OEWS May 2025).

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