SOC 11-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chief Executives — North Florida
North Florida nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chief Executives in North Florida, FL is $130,000 per year, substantially below the national median of $213,990 — a gap of 39.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Chief Executives in North Florida, FL is $130,000 per year, substantially below the national median of $213,990 — a gap of 39.2%. Half of workers earn between $75,480 and $266,380. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,200 and the ninetieth at $397,690.
Employment stands at 230, or 2.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Gainesville records the highest median at $238,200. Of the 315 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 9th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,200 | −84.5% |
| 25th | $75,480 | −64.7% |
| Median (50th) | $130,000 | −39.2% |
| 75th | $266,380 | +24.5% |
| 90th | $397,690 | +85.8% |
| Mean | $192,020 | −10.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $238,200 | 330 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $225,410 | — | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $202,190 | — | |
| 4 | Crestview | $186,440 | 300 | |
| 5 | Lakeland | $179,360 | 570 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $175,070 | 590 | |
| 7 | Deltona | $164,410 | 440 | |
| 8 | Pensacola | $157,500 | 350 | |
| 9 | Punta Gorda | $151,230 | 140 | |
| 10 | Sebastian | $146,670 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $130,000 buys what $125,725 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 41.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$130,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$125,725US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $130,000 a year, 39.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,200 to $397,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $238,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chief Executives in North Florida, FL?
The median annual wage is $130,000, or $62.50 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 North Florida, FL is 39.2% lower. 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 North Florida, FL earns more than $397,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,200 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 Gainesville, at $238,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in North Florida, FL. 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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