Top Executives Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for top executivess across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $142,120 ≈ $68/hr
National median salary $108,510
Total employment 3,720,520 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do top executives make in the U.S.?
The median top executives salary in the United States is $108,510 per year (mean $142,120), and about 80% earn between $50,480 and $279,710.
How much do top executives make per hour?
Roughly $68 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $142,120 and 2,080 work hours per year.