What is the median salary for Executive Director in Houston?

The median salary for Executive Director in Houston is USD 110,000 - USD 150,000 per year.

How does the Executive Director salary in Houston compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Executive Director in United States is USD 13,935 - USD 18,067, while in Houston it is USD 136,400 - USD 175,340.

Executive Director Salary in United States

Executive Director Salary in Houston

Based on 449 job listings - Houston, United States 2026

Average salary

$136,400 - $175,340

Median salary

$110,000 - $150,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$102K

25th percentile$108K

Median$110K

75th percentile$175K

90th percentile$190K

50% of professionals earn between $108,000 - $175,000 USD

The median salary is $110,000

Compare with national average

Houston

Average salary

136,400 - 175,340

Median salary

110,000 - 150,000

449 job openings

United States

Average salary

13,935 - 18,067

Median salary

13,935 - 18,067

49,036 job openings

Other cities

New York3,184 job openings

Boston918 job openings

San Francisco892 job openings

Chicago730 job openings

Los Angeles712 job openings

San Antonio674 job openings

Phoenix614 job openings

Dallas381 job openings

Columbus354 job openings

Austin342 job openings

Atlanta329 job openings

Washington328 job openings

Oklahoma City295 job openings

Denver291 job openings

Charlotte289 job openings

Seattle279 job openings

San Diego257 job openings

Cambridge223 job openings

Indianapolis214 job openings

Portland211 job openings

Executive Director

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The average salary for a Executive Director in Houston, United States is USD 136,400 - USD 175,340 per year in 2026, based on 449 job listings.

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