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Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for Chief Executives:
Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
---|---|---|---|---|
211,230 | 1.4 % | $ 124.47 | $ 258,900 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for Chief Executives:
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $ 38.46 | $ 62.90 | $ 99.37 | (5) | (5) |
Annual Wage (2) | $ 80,000 | $ 130,840 | $ 206,680 | (5) | (5) |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for Chief Executives are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in Chief Executives, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in Chief Executives:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 16,890 | 0.31 | $ 75.30 | $ 156,620 |
Management of Companies and Enterprises | 15,560 | 0.56 | $ 187.84 | $ 390,710 |
Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 11,730 | 0.46 | $ 120.12 | $ 249,860 |
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 10,150 | 0.55 | $ 132.17 | $ 274,920 |
Elementary and Secondary Schools | 9,990 | 0.12 | $ 87.93 | $ 182,880 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in Chief Executives:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Other Investment Pools and Funds | 250 | 1.34 | $ 156.44 | $ 325,390 |
Sound Recording Industries | 260 | 1.24 | $ 83.95 | $ 174,620 |
Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) | 220 | 0.98 | $ 175.13 | $ 364,270 |
Grantmaking and Giving Services | 1,480 | 0.93 | $ 123.89 | $ 257,700 |
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | 3,770 | 0.88 | $ 121.20 | $ 252,090 |
Top paying industries for Chief Executives:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Spectator Sports | 480 | 0.32 | $ 353.38 | $ 735,020 |
Health and Personal Care Retailers | 590 | 0.05 | $ 303.24 | $ 630,750 |
Motion Picture and Video Industries | 1,060 | 0.26 | $ 247.02 | $ 513,800 |
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing | 60 | 0.09 | $ 216.39 | $ 450,080 |
Animal Food Manufacturing | 40 | 0.06 | $ 213.40 | $ 443,880 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for Chief Executives are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in Chief Executives, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in Chief Executives:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
California | 38,920 | 2.17 | 1.56 | $ 135.11 | $ 281,030 |
Florida | 18,840 | 1.97 | 1.42 | $ 119.56 | $ 248,690 |
New York | 7,630 | 0.81 | 0.58 | $ 155.84 | $ 324,150 |
Texas | 6,970 | 0.51 | 0.37 | $ 143.34 | $ 298,140 |
Minnesota | 6,680 | 2.32 | 1.67 | $ 118.35 | $ 246,170 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Chief Executives:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alaska | 920 | 2.96 | 2.13 | $ 93.74 | $ 194,980 |
Nebraska | 2,880 | 2.88 | 2.07 | $ 112.90 | $ 234,830 |
Maine | 1,550 | 2.49 | 1.79 | $ 75.12 | $ 156,260 |
Vermont | 710 | 2.35 | 1.69 | $ 94.08 | $ 195,690 |
Minnesota | 6,680 | 2.32 | 1.67 | $ 118.35 | $ 246,170 |
Top paying states for Chief Executives:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Jersey | 1,090 | 0.26 | 0.19 | $ 216.04 | $ 449,370 |
Oregon | 810 | 0.42 | 0.30 | $ 178.50 | $ 371,290 |
South Dakota | 550 | 1.23 | 0.88 | $ 168.32 | $ 350,100 |
Connecticut | 900 | 0.54 | 0.39 | $ 165.95 | $ 345,170 |
North Carolina | 1,720 | 0.36 | 0.26 | $ 162.17 | $ 337,320 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in Chief Executives:
Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 13,990 | 2.26 | 1.63 | $ 144.82 | $ 301,230 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 6,220 | 2.57 | 1.85 | $ 156.69 | $ 325,920 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 5,880 | 1.90 | 1.37 | $ 155.39 | $ 323,200 |
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 5,400 | 1.98 | 1.43 | $ 118.43 | $ 246,340 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 4,710 | 1.04 | 0.75 | $ 147.63 | $ 307,070 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 4,420 | 2.32 | 1.66 | $ 129.79 | $ 269,950 |
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 3,970 | 1.41 | 1.01 | $ 151.17 | $ 314,430 |
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | 3,780 | 3.61 | 2.59 | $ 84.38 | $ 175,500 |
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 3,160 | 2.08 | 1.49 | $ 136.17 | $ 283,230 |
Pittsburgh, PA | 3,090 | 2.88 | 2.07 | $ 109.92 | $ 228,620 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Chief Executives:
Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boise City, ID | 1,560 | 4.19 | 3.01 | (8) | (8) |
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | 3,780 | 3.61 | 2.59 | $ 84.38 | $ 175,500 |
Lincoln, NE | 600 | 3.34 | 2.40 | $ 111.88 | $ 232,710 |
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 1,490 | 3.07 | 2.21 | $ 122.92 | $ 255,680 |
Carson City, NV | 90 | 2.96 | 2.13 | $ 86.75 | $ 180,450 |
Pittsburgh, PA | 3,090 | 2.88 | 2.07 | $ 109.92 | $ 228,620 |
Topeka, KS | 320 | 2.82 | 2.03 | $ 72.16 | $ 150,090 |
Anchorage, AK | 480 | 2.81 | 2.02 | $ 99.91 | $ 207,810 |
Dover, DE | 180 | 2.72 | 1.96 | (8) | (8) |
Twin Falls, ID | 130 | 2.72 | 1.96 | (8) | (8) |