Chief Executives: Median Annual Wage by State
Median annual pay for chief executives. Half earn more than this and half less, before adjusting for local cost of living.
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Highest states
| State | Chief Executives: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $341,630 |
| Washington | $339,810 |
| Illinois | $331,920 |
| North Carolina | $314,290 |
| Virginia | $310,740 |
| New Jersey | $310,440 |
| Connecticut | $295,120 |
| Hawaii | $281,640 |
| South Dakota | $280,900 |
| New York | $257,980 |
| Texas | $257,850 |
| Michigan | $255,560 |
Lowest states
| State | Chief Executives: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $97,510 |
| Arkansas | $119,990 |
| New Mexico | $123,500 |
| Maine | $138,770 |
| Mississippi | $139,250 |
| Wyoming | $147,940 |
| Nevada | $149,770 |
| West Virginia | $151,950 |
| Kansas | $158,100 |
| Oklahoma | $163,790 |
| North Dakota | $164,560 |
| Alabama | $166,420 |