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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Chief Executives salary in Oklahoma

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$148,870
Mean annual$177,610
Range (10th to 90th)Not published
Oklahoma employment2,000
State vs national-5.0% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Oklahoma chief executives fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Real disclosed salaries

Chief Executives in Oklahoma: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 5 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $180,000. 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.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level III — experienced3$180,000
Level IV — fully competent1$250,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Chief Executives in Oklahoma. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
NanoInGreen CorporationChief Executive Officer1$96,000
Westwin Elements, Inc.Chief Supply Chain Officer1$170,290
Harness Digital Solutions LLCChief Operating Officer1$180,000
Bioeutectics CorporationChief Technology Officer1$180,000
SmartVet Holdings, Inc.CEO and President1$250,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Chief Executive Officer at NanoInGreen Corporation
    $96,000
    TulsaDecided Nov 7, 2025I-201-25273-350162
  • Chief Supply Chain Officer at Westwin Elements, Inc.
    $170,290
    Oklahoma CityWage Level IIIDecided Jun 24, 2025I-200-25167-098185
  • Chief Operating Officer at Harness Digital Solutions LLC
    $180,000
    Oklahoma CityWage Level IIIDecided May 22, 2025I-200-25135-981854
  • Chief Technology Officer at Bioeutectics Corporation
    $180,000
    TulsaWage Level IIIDecided May 8, 2025I-200-25121-927477
  • CEO and President at SmartVet Holdings, Inc.
    $250,000
    QuapawWage Level IVDecided Dec 30, 2024I-203-24354-559316

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.

By seniority

Chief Executives pay by experience level in Oklahoma

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.

Pay by industry

Chief Executives in Oklahoma, by industry

Median offered wage across 5 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $180,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesNanoInGreen Corporation3$180,000
ManufacturingWestwin Elements, Inc.1$170,290
Retail and wholesaleSmartVet Holdings, Inc.1$250,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Oklahoma over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Oklahoma2023 to 2024
$128,2302023$148,8702024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • Judgment and Decision Making

    Technical

    4.8 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.6 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.5 / 5
  • Personnel and Human Resources

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.4 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

  2. 02

    Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.

  3. 03

    Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

  4. 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.

  5. 05

    Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.

  6. 06

    Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.

  7. 07

    Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

  8. 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, 20242034 cycle.

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Top metros in Oklahoma

Metro-level salary data for chief executives in major Oklahoma metropolitan areas.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Chief Executives in Oklahoma?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Chief Executives in Oklahoma is $148,870.
How does Oklahoma compare to the national median for Chief Executives?
The Oklahoma median is -5.0% versus the BLS national figure of $156,662.
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.
Disclaimer

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.