Credit Analysts Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $87,980 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.30
10th percentile $49,470
90th percentile $153,580
Employed locally 60
National median $80,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,470
    25th
    $68,410
    50th (median)
    $87,980
    75th
    $103,650
    90th
    $153,580

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Analysts salary vs area income 124% Median Credit Analysts salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Credit Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $133,180
    New York $132,690
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,470
    Winston-Salem, NC $124,520
    Birmingham, AL $105,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,010

    Nearby metros — Credit Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $75,500
    Kentucky $75,320
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $71,920
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $68,100
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $62,750
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $49,200

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$70,960
    Project Management Specialists$82,630
    Human Resources Specialists$65,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,430
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Analysts make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Analysts in Lexington, KY is $42.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.78 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Credit Analysts salaries?

    The median Credit Analysts salary in Lexington, KY is 8.7% above the national median of $80,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Credit Analysts in Lexington?

    Entry-level Credit Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $49,470 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,410.