2024 wage data not published for chief executives in Texas
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Texas 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.
Chief Executives in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 123 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $244,874. 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 I — entry | 40 | $142,250 |
| Level II — qualified | 37 | $249,600 |
| Level III — experienced | 5 | $350,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 17 | $450,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Chief Executives in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuscale Inc | Chief Technology Officer | 3 | $300,000 |
| Morsco Inc | Chief Executive Officer | 2 | $650,000 |
| Percepto Inc. | Chief of Staff | 2 | $216,500 |
| Bridge Global Partners LLC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2 | $232,710 |
| Removery LLC | Chief Operating Officer | 2 | $300,000 |
| Detect Technologies USA, Inc | Chief Executive | 2 | $150,000 |
| EnerClear Services (US) Inc. | Vice President | 2 | $199,341 |
| Keenan Development GP LLC | Chief Operating Officer | 2 | $132,000 |
| OFFICE TIMELINE LLC | Chief Financial Officer | 2 | $275,000 |
| Advanced Moore Machines, Inc | Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer | 2 | $170,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Chief Executive Officer at Morsco Inc$650,000DallasDecided Dec 30, 2025I-203-25356-502020
- Chief Executive Officer at Horizon Underground LLC$299,998CelinaDecided Dec 26, 2025I-203-25352-493136
- Chief Executive Officer at Narwhal Exploration, LLC$400,000DallasDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-491337
- Chief Financial Officer at Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc.$275,000AustinDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-482249
- Chief of Staff at Percepto Inc.$208,000AustinDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-483451
- President, Plumbing at Morsco Inc$650,000DallasDecided Dec 22, 2025I-203-25349-483716
- Chief Executive Officer at Palm Delivery Innovations QOZB, LLC$127,421AustinDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-475419
- Vice President Technology-Digital & Platform Engineering at Penney OpCo LLC$365,000PlanoDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25343-467956
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.
Chief Executives pay by experience level in Texas
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 specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 79 certified offers. The most common variant is Chief Executive Officer at a median of $245,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Bridge Global Partners LLC. | 38 | $245,000 |
| Chief Financial Officer | OFFICE TIMELINE LLC | 10 | $275,000 |
| Vice President | EnerClear Services (US) Inc. | 8 | $249,937 |
| Chief Technology Officer | Nuscale Inc | 8 | $167,216 |
| Chief Operating Officer | The Murrieta Rhino Hodco LLC | 5 | $300,000 |
| President | Morsco Inc | 4 | $312,300 |
| Managing Director | Arna Pharma Inc | 3 | $275,000 |
| Director | Quorum Business Solutions (U.S.A.) Inc. | 3 | $175,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Chief Executives in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 113 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $250,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Nuscale Inc | 33 | $250,000 |
| Professional services | Percepto Inc. | 28 | $194,000 |
| Manufacturing | Bridge Global Partners LLC. | 17 | $232,710 |
| Retail and wholesale | Morsco Inc | 11 | $325,000 |
| Real estate | Keenan Development GP LLC | 5 | $132,000 |
| Energy and utilities | Narwhal Exploration, LLC | 4 | $343,489 |
| Finance and insurance | Strive Enterprises, Inc. | 3 | $1,300,000 |
| Media and entertainment | 10 Squared, LLC | 3 | $209,851 |
| Healthcare | CHRISTUS Health | 3 | $255,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | Einride US Inc. | 2 | $362,780 |
| Government and public sector | Texas Health Institute | 2 | $225,000 |
| Education | Coder Kids Inc | 1 | $145,600 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | 1 | $100,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
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
- 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.