Chief Executives, Columbus
$162,910
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Columbus, OH. Middle half of wages roughly $133,540 to $311,080.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −23.9%
- US median
- $213,990
- Metro RPP
- 95.5
- Middle half
- $133,540 to $311,080
- OEWS employment
- 1,160
- SOC
- 11-1011
Chief Executives in Columbus pay a median $162,910 (May 2025), 23.9% below the US median of $213,990. At local prices (RPP 95.5), that median buys about what $170,586 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$162,910 in Columbus buys about what $170,586 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 95.5, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 87.9 vs all-items 95.5 (US = 100, 2024).
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Chief Executives in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $162,910 | $133,540 to $311,080 | 95.5 |
| Grand Rapids | $248,660 | $168,150 to $405,320 | 95.5 |
| San Francisco | $288,690 | $172,900 to $425,680 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $162,260 | $94,140 to $234,680 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Chief Executives in Columbus?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Chief Executives in Columbus, OH is $162,910.
- How does Columbus pay compare to the US median for Chief Executives?
- Local median pay is 23.9% below the national OEWS median of $213,990.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Columbus is 95.5 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $162,910 has about the same purchasing power as $170,586 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.