BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Chief Executives in Pennsylvania

$302,990 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$145.67 per hour

▲ 12.4% above U.S. average12th of 46 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$302,990per year
Median$232,560per year
Hourly$145.67per hour
10th – 90th percentile$118,810 – $528,200per year

Chief Executives Pay Range in Pennsylvania

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$118,810
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$162,920
  • 50th Percentile — Median$232,560
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$397,100
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$528,200

Half of Chief Executives in Pennsylvania earn more than $232,560. The top 10% make $528,200 or more, while entry-level workers start around $118,810.

Chief Executives in Pennsylvania: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Pennsylvania ranks 12th of 46 states for Chief Executives pay, at $302,990 per year (12.4% above the U.S. average of $269,630).
  • 8,850 people work as Chief Executives in Pennsylvania — 4.3% of all U.S. Chief Executives jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.11: Chief Executives jobs are more concentrated in Pennsylvania than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $118,810; the top 10% earn over $528,200.
  • Hourly equivalent: $145.67 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Oregon at $403,380.
  • Among management jobs in Pennsylvania, Computer and Information Systems Managers pays the most ($169,100).

Chief Executives Job Market in Pennsylvania

Key factors affecting compensation

Pennsylvania's key industries are Healthcare, Education, Finance, and its job market is rated strong. Chief Executives here earn $302,990 on average, placing the state 12th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.99 (U.S. = 1.00), a Pennsylvania salary of $302,990 is roughly equivalent to $306,051 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Rhode Island ($341,100), Virginia ($340,580), South Dakota ($336,560) 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 Pennsylvania?

The average Chief Executives salary in Pennsylvania is $302,990 per year (median $232,560), which is 12.4% above the national average of $269,630.

How does Pennsylvania rank for Chief Executives pay?

Pennsylvania ranks 12th out of 46 states. The highest-paying state is Oregon ($403,380/yr).

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

The lowest-paid 10% of Chief Executives in Pennsylvania earn about $118,810 per year and the 25th percentile is $162,920.

How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Pennsylvania?

About $145.67 per hour, based on the $302,990 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Chief Executives work in Pennsylvania?

BLS counts 8,850 Chief Executives jobs in Pennsylvania (OEWS May 2025).

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