Chief Sustainability Officers Salary by State
The national median pay for chief sustainability officers is $213,990 a year. By state, it ranges from $119,990 in Arkansas to $341,630 in Oregon. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Chief Executives”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $75,700
- 25th percentile
- $129,540
- Median
- $213,990
- 75th percentile
- $356,200
- Top 10%
- $507,730
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Chief Executives”). About 204,350 jobs.
Median pay in 46 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $341,630 | +60% | $179,550 | $772,840 | 910 |
| 2 | Washington | $339,810 | +59% | $160,110 | $607,100 | 3,170 |
| 3 | Illinois | $331,920 | +55% | $133,170 | $589,720 | 4,620 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $314,290 | +47% | $114,210 | $624,990 | 1,930 |
| 5 | Virginia | $310,740 | +45% | $130,000 | $604,090 | 4,870 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $310,440 | +45% | $173,560 | $666,030 | 2,430 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $295,120 | +38% | $156,680 | $680,080 | 1,660 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $281,640 | +32% | $100,030 | $493,870 | 470 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $280,900 | +31% | $175,590 | $546,760 | 510 |
| 10 | New York | $257,980 | +21% | $140,410 | $657,630 | 8,430 |
| 11 | Texas | $257,850 | +20% | $121,130 | $558,550 | 8,780 |
| 12 | Michigan | $255,560 | +19% | $104,010 | $547,090 | 4,950 |
| 13 | Indiana | $254,180 | +19% | $97,340 | $494,080 | 1,820 |
| 14 | Maryland | $248,660 | +16% | $139,990 | $486,860 | 3,180 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $235,360 | +10% | $113,970 | $561,080 | 460 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $232,560 | +9% | $118,810 | $528,200 | 8,850 |
| 17 | California | $218,600 | +2% | $85,790 | $486,830 | 34,700 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $214,680 | 0% | $107,200 | $515,360 | 2,510 |
| 19 | Colorado | $213,370 | 0% | $88,400 | $402,230 | Not published |
| 20 | Iowa | $211,190 | −1% | $86,090 | $365,320 | 3,050 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $208,350 | −3% | $103,560 | $426,290 | Not published |
| 22 | Georgia | $208,180 | −3% | $57,290 | $517,910 | 4,080 |
| 23 | Delaware | $199,990 | −7% | $119,990 | $523,940 | 390 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $198,830 | −7% | $64,520 | $474,740 | 4,700 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $195,670 | −9% | $92,540 | $449,270 | 6,740 |
| 26 | Montana | $182,340 | −15% | $73,970 | $432,240 | 670 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $179,530 | −16% | $72,800 | $466,660 | 2,070 |
| 28 | Idaho | $177,210 | −17% | $103,360 | $403,230 | 2,920 |
| 29 | Ohio | $176,440 | −18% | $79,390 | $484,820 | 4,470 |
| 30 | Vermont | $175,070 | −18% | $108,300 | $428,080 | 360 |
| 31 | Missouri | $172,320 | −19% | $75,040 | $416,060 | 2,550 |
| 32 | Utah | $171,880 | −20% | $72,480 | $424,690 | 3,140 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $168,840 | −21% | $49,760 | $393,490 | 1,740 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $168,590 | −21% | $103,990 | $397,850 | Not published |
| 35 | Alaska | $166,710 | −22% | $75,870 | $428,990 | 640 |
| 36 | Alabama | $166,420 | −22% | $101,670 | $317,400 | 810 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $164,560 | −23% | $104,590 | $464,030 | 380 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $163,790 | −23% | $68,630 | $387,310 | 2,390 |
| 39 | Kansas | $158,100 | −26% | $51,120 | $453,350 | 1,960 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $151,950 | −29% | $72,160 | $403,020 | 1,700 |
| 41 | Nevada | $149,770 | −30% | $58,670 | $517,310 | 1,370 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $147,940 | −31% | $34,690 | $276,940 | 60 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $139,250 | −35% | $101,930 | $304,040 | 310 |
| 44 | Maine | $138,770 | −35% | $73,680 | $401,950 | 1,580 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $123,500 | −42% | $43,710 | $302,440 | 100 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $119,990 | −44% | $49,830 | $330,480 | 3,550 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Chief Executives”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Chief Sustainability Officers salary questions
Which state pays chief sustainability officers the most?
Oregon, with a median of $341,630 a year (+60% vs. the national median of $213,990). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays chief sustainability officers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $119,990 a year (−44% vs. national).
Where do most chief sustainability officers work?
California has the most jobs, about 34,700, with a median of $218,600.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.