SOC 11-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chief Executives — North Georgia
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chief Executives in North Georgia, GA is $103,980 per year, substantially below the national median of $213,990 — a gap of 51.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Chief Executives in North Georgia, GA is $103,980 per year, substantially below the national median of $213,990 — a gap of 51.4%. Half of workers earn between $52,470 and $206,940. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $15,080 and the ninetieth at $321,640.
Employment stands at 190, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $275,820. Of the 388 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 24th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | −93.0% |
| 25th | $52,470 | −75.5% |
| Median (50th) | $103,980 | −51.4% |
| 75th | $206,940 | −3.3% |
| 90th | $321,640 | +50.3% |
| Mean | $152,820 | −28.6% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $103,980 goes as far as $107,975 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 49.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$107,975US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,980 a year, 51.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $15,080 to $321,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $275,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chief Executives in North Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $103,980, or $49.99 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 Georgia, GA is 51.4% 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 Georgia, GA earns more than $321,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $15,080 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 Atlanta, at $275,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in North Georgia, GA. 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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