BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Chief Executives in Ohio

$254,170 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$122.2 per hour

▼ 5.7% below U.S. average21st of 46 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$254,170per year
Median$176,440per year
Hourly$122.2per hour
10th – 90th percentile$79,390 – $484,820per year

Chief Executives Pay Range in Ohio

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$79,390
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$123,200
  • 50th Percentile — Median$176,440
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$350,670
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$484,820

Half of Chief Executives in Ohio earn more than $176,440. The top 10% make $484,820 or more, while entry-level workers start around $79,390.

Chief Executives in Ohio: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Ohio ranks 21st of 46 states for Chief Executives pay, at $254,170 per year (5.7% below the U.S. average of $269,630).
  • 4,470 people work as Chief Executives in Ohio — 2.2% of all U.S. Chief Executives jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.61: Chief Executives jobs are less concentrated in Ohio than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,390; the top 10% earn over $484,820.
  • Hourly equivalent: $122.2 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Oregon at $403,380.
  • Among management jobs in Ohio, Architectural and Engineering Managers pays the most ($170,090).

Chief Executives Job Market in Ohio

Key factors affecting compensation

Ohio's key industries are Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, and its job market is rated moderate. Chief Executives here earn $254,170 on average, placing the state 21st nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.88 (U.S. = 1.00), a Ohio salary of $254,170 is roughly equivalent to $288,830 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Delaware ($277,630), Georgia ($275,840), California ($272,920) 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 Ohio?

The average Chief Executives salary in Ohio is $254,170 per year (median $176,440), which is 5.7% below the national average of $269,630.

How does Ohio rank for Chief Executives pay?

Ohio ranks 21st out of 46 states. The highest-paying state is Oregon ($403,380/yr).

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

The lowest-paid 10% of Chief Executives in Ohio earn about $79,390 per year and the 25th percentile is $123,200.

How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Ohio?

About $122.2 per hour, based on the $254,170 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Chief Executives work in Ohio?

BLS counts 4,470 Chief Executives jobs in Ohio (OEWS May 2025).

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