SOC 11-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chief Executives — Green Bay
Green Bay, WI · 10 metro areas compared
At $222,320, median pay for Chief Executives in Green Bay, WI tracks the national median of $213,990 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $222,320, median pay for Chief Executives in Green Bay, WI tracks the national median of $213,990 closely. Pay ranges from under $105,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $469,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $161,030 to $385,300.
Employment stands at 390, or 2.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Oshkosh records the highest median at $233,760. Of the 419 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 6th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,760 | −50.6% |
| 25th | $161,030 | −24.7% |
| Median (50th) | $222,320 | +3.9% |
| 75th | $385,300 | +80.1% |
| 90th | $469,190 | +119.3% |
| Mean | $283,940 | +32.7% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oshkosh | $233,760 | 170 | |
| 2 | Janesville | $218,840 | 100 | |
| 3 | Madison | $217,010 | 900 | |
| 4 | Milwaukee | $216,240 | — | |
| 5 | Kenosha | $215,930 | 120 | |
| 6 | La Crosse | $210,790 | 150 | |
| 7 | Eau Claire | $204,710 | 120 | |
| 8 | Racine | $203,220 | 120 | |
| 9 | Wausau | $202,460 | 120 | |
| 10 | Fond du Lac | $201,720 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Green Bay run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $222,320 goes as far as $236,259 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$222,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$236,259US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $222,320 a year, 3.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $105,760 to $469,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oshkosh, at $233,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chief Executives in Green Bay, WI?
The median annual wage is $222,320, or $106.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $213,990, so pay in Green Bay, WI is 3.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Green Bay, WI earns more than $469,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $105,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Oshkosh, at $233,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Green Bay, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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