How much does a chief executive make in Texas?
$257,900a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Texas. That is $123.97 an hour or $21,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $123.97
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 8,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $121,100Median: $257,900Highest 10%: $558,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $121,100 | $58.24 | |
| 25th | $172,500 | $82.93 | |
| Median | $257,900 | $123.97 | |
| 75th | $399,900 | $192.25 | |
| 90th | $558,600 | $268.53 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $389,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $320,100 |
| Austin, TX | $288,200 |
| Odessa, TX | $281,500 |
| Houston, TX | $275,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $256,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $237,900 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $229,300 |
| Beaumont, TX | $226,700 |
| Killeen, TX | $220,900 |
| El Paso, TX | $220,100 |
| Waco, TX | $217,600 |
| Amarillo, TX | $208,200 |
| Longview, TX | $205,800 |
| McAllen, TX | $203,000 |
| Sherman, TX | $200,900 |
| Brownsville, TX | $178,900 |
| College Station, TX | $176,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $174,100 |
| Abilene, TX | $165,800 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $163,200 |
| Texarkana, TX | $161,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 8. Hawaii | $281,600 |
| 9. South Dakota | $280,900 |
| 10. New York | $258,000 |
| 11. Texas | $257,900 |
| 12. Michigan | $255,600 |
| 13. Indiana | $254,200 |
| 14. Maryland | $248,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $123.97 ($257,900 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $257,900 against $214,000 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Texas rank for chief executive pay?
Texas ranks 11 of 46 states.
Which city in Texas pays chief executives the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $389,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.