Chief Executives in Maryland. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Maryland chief executives fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $188,890 and $396,650, with a median of $248,660.
Chief Executives in Maryland: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 13 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $315,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level II — qualified | 6 | $300,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 4 | $315,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 3 | $409,926 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Chief Executives in Maryland. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accu-Crete, Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | 2 | $315,000 |
| C-Care, LLC | CEO & President | 2 | $315,000 |
| Asklepion Pharmaceuticals, LLC | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | $500,000 |
| ATRADIUS TRADE CREDIT INSURANCE, INC. | President and Regional Commerical Director, NA | 1 | $374,000 |
| CMG Mortgage, Inc. | Senior Vice President of Strategy | 1 | $220,000 |
| Doyle Construction Company | Executive Vice president | 1 | $350,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc. | Executive Vice President, Impact | 1 | $409,926 |
| ETCH, INC. | Chief Operating Officer | 1 | $226,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Asst Vice Pres of Alumni Relations Exec Dir Alum Assoc | 1 | $290,000 |
| TMK Workforce Solutions LLC. | Chief Financial Officer, East | 1 | $300,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Chief Operating Officer at ETCH, INC.$226,000Baltimore CityWage Level IIDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-372588
- Chief Executive Officer at Asklepion Pharmaceuticals, LLC$500,000BaltimoreWage Level IVDecided Nov 6, 2025I-203-25272-340252
- President and Regional Commerical Director, NA at ATRADIUS TRADE CREDIT INSURANCE, INC.$374,000Hunt ValleyWage Level IVDecided Jul 24, 2025I-200-25198-181384
- Chief Executive officer at User1st, Inc.$300,000RockvilleWage Level IIDecided Jun 6, 2025I-200-25151-038445
- Senior Vice President of Strategy at CMG Mortgage, Inc.$220,000BaltimoreWage Level IIDecided May 29, 2025I-200-25142-005115
- Chief Operating Officer at Accu-Crete, Inc.$315,000Upper MarlboroWage Level IIDecided May 20, 2025I-200-25133-968425
- Chief Financial Officer, East at TMK Workforce Solutions LLC.$300,000LandoverWage Level IIDecided May 7, 2025I-200-25120-921775
- Chief Operating Officer at Accu-Crete, Inc.$315,000Upper MarlboroWage Level IIDecided May 2, 2025I-200-25115-904394
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Chief Executives pay by experience level in Maryland
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Chief Executives in Maryland, by industry
Median offered wage across 10 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $315,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | C-Care, LLC | 3 | $315,000 |
| Finance and insurance | ATRADIUS TRADE CREDIT INSURANCE, INC. | 2 | $297,000 |
| Professional services | Asklepion Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 2 | $400,000 |
| Education | Johns Hopkins University | 1 | $290,000 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Environmental Defense Fund Inc. | 1 | $409,926 |
| Technology and software | User1st, Inc. | 1 | $300,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Maryland over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.8 / 5
Judgment and Decision Making
Technical
- 4.6 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
- 02
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
- 03
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
- 04
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
- 05
Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.
- 06
Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
- 07
Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- 08
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+4.3%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Chief Executives in Maryland?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Chief Executives in Maryland is $248,660.
- How does Maryland compare to the national median for Chief Executives?
- The Maryland median is +15.1% versus the BLS national figure of $215,955.
- What is the salary range for Chief Executives in Maryland?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $139,990 and the 90th-percentile at $486,860, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Chief Executives a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.3% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Chief Executives?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.