📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Chief Executives Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$234,118
per year
Median
$207,746
per year
Hourly
$112.56
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$94,975
25th Percentile — Junior$160,690
50th Percentile — Median$207,746
75th Percentile — Senior$308,549
90th Percentile — Top Earners$374,552
💡 Top-earning Chief Executivess in Texas make up to $374,552 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$197.1k
2021
$204.0k
2022
$211.2k
2023
$218.6k
2024
$226.2k
2025
$234.1k
2026
📈 Chief Executives salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Chief Executives Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $227,094 -3.0% High
San Antonio $210,706 -10.0% High
Dallas $231,777 -1.0% High
Austin $252,847 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $224,753 -4.0% High
El Paso $191,977 -18.0% High
Arlington $227,094 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $203,683 -13.0% High
Plano $238,800 +2.0% High
Laredo $187,294 -20.0% High
Lubbock $191,977 -18.0% High
Garland $222,412 -5.0% High
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Chief Executives Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Chief Executivess. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $234,118 per year, Texas's Chief Executives salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $94,975–$160,690, while experienced Chief Executivess can command $308,549–$374,552.

Looking ahead, the Chief Executives profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ 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
  • The average Chief Executives salary in Texas is $234,118 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $246,440.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Chief Executivess the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Chief Executives employment.
  • At $234,118/year, Texas Chief Executives salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $246,440/year.