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Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
---|---|---|---|---|
195,530 | 0.7 % | $96.22 | $200,140 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $32.86 | $55.75 | $91.15 | (5) | (5) |
Annual Wage (2) | $68,360 | $115,960 | $189,600 | (5) | (5) |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) | 17,200 | 0.31 | $57.76 | $120,130 |
Management of Companies and Enterprises | 16,930 | 0.71 | $113.47 | $236,020 |
Elementary and Secondary Schools | 9,210 | 0.11 | $73.66 | $153,210 |
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) | 7,760 | 0.36 | $60.46 | $125,750 |
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 7,560 | 0.52 | $104.88 | $218,160 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 200 | 1.11 | $101.64 | $211,400 |
Grantmaking and Giving Services | 1,310 | 0.92 | $100.82 | $209,700 |
Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) | 200 | 0.87 | $105.39 | $219,210 |
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | 3,450 | 0.80 | $96.20 | $200,100 |
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 1,260 | 0.80 | $116.24 | $241,780 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Other Investment Pools and Funds | 40 | 0.52 | $136.77 | $284,480 |
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 50 | 0.17 | $135.83 | $282,520 |
Natural Gas Distribution | 130 | 0.12 | $130.61 | $271,670 |
Other Pipeline Transportation | 30 | 0.35 | $129.92 | $270,230 |
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | 80 | 0.21 | $122.48 | $254,760 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
California | 30,290 | 1.78 | 1.32 | $109.75 | $228,270 |
Florida | 20,860 | 2.42 | 1.79 | $90.32 | $187,870 |
New York | 10,430 | 1.11 | 0.82 | $105.79 | $220,040 |
Illinois | 9,650 | 1.61 | 1.19 | $110.61 | $230,070 |
Massachusetts | 7,990 | 2.24 | 1.66 | $106.64 | $221,810 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Utah | 4,850 | 3.33 | 2.46 | $79.33 | $165,020 |
Kansas | 3,790 | 2.76 | 2.04 | $82.74 | $172,100 |
District of Columbia | 1,880 | 2.64 | 1.95 | $118.99 | $247,500 |
Vermont | 750 | 2.47 | 1.83 | $65.58 | $136,410 |
Florida | 20,860 | 2.42 | 1.79 | $90.32 | $187,870 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
South Dakota | 540 | 1.27 | 0.94 | $121.13 | $251,950 |
District of Columbia | 1,880 | 2.64 | 1.95 | $118.99 | $247,500 |
Rhode Island | 320 | 0.65 | 0.48 | $116.51 | $242,350 |
Texas | 5,260 | 0.43 | 0.32 | $115.23 | $239,680 |
New Jersey | 660 | 0.16 | 0.12 | $112.04 | $233,050 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 10,440 | 1.71 | 1.26 | $119.24 | $248,030 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 7,900 | 1.70 | 1.26 | $112.76 | $234,530 |
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 7,050 | 0.74 | 0.55 | $123.45 | $256,770 |
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 6,540 | 2.37 | 1.75 | $110.53 | $229,910 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 5,520 | 1.76 | 1.30 | $120.52 | $250,670 |
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 5,140 | 2.50 | 1.85 | $98.23 | $204,310 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 5,040 | 2.08 | 1.54 | $118.67 | $246,830 |
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 4,740 | 1.77 | 1.31 | $109.52 | $227,800 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 4,300 | 2.20 | 1.63 | $99.72 | $207,420 |
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 2,990 | 1.05 | 0.78 | $120.16 | $249,930 |