Salaries in Bowling Green, KY

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY • 291 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $407,570110
      Chief Executives $170,990110
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $131,25050
      Computer Network Architects $131,15040
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $129,88040
      Pharmacists $127,210160
      Industrial Production Managers $124,800330
      Marketing Managers $123,650140
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $116,23070
      Sales Managers $115,850250
      Financial Managers $114,590250
      Purchasing Managers $113,56070
      Managers, All Other $112,30050
      Administrative Services Managers $110,39080
      Human Resources Managers $109,99080
      Facilities Managers $109,69050
      Nurse Practitioners $105,800160
      Construction Managers $102,490100
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $101,69060
      Industrial Engineers $99,270330
      Electrical Engineers $98,03030
      Software Developers $97,680170
      Physical Therapists $97,500180
      Lawyers $96,960270
      Medical and Health Services Managers $96,240290
      Management Analysts $93,79060
      Civil Engineers $93,24090
      Mechanical Engineers $90,36090
      Veterinarians $89,99040
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $88,27060
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $88,23090
      Chemists $86,25030
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $84,820160
      Occupational Therapists $84,400120
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,94070
      Computer Programmers $81,33030
      Millwrights $80,98060
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,71040
      Speech-Language Pathologists $80,550120
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $80,40070
      Social Science Research Assistants $80,340100
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $80,270160
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,92040
      Loan Officers $79,740140
      Project Management Specialists $79,030290
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $76,94040
      Registered Nurses $76,6201,640
      Instructional Coordinators $76,200160
      Social and Community Service Managers $74,60070
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $74,55090
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $74,52080
      Dental Hygienists $74,420120
      Logisticians $74,26070
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $73,09030
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $72,57030
      Financial and Investment Analysts $72,23060
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $72,200100
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,800590
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $71,29080
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,080720
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,860340
      General and Operations Managers $67,1302,140
      Accountants and Auditors $66,660430
      Computer Systems Analysts $66,150120
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,130320
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $66,03030
      Personal Financial Advisors $65,77060
      Data Scientists $65,62040
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $65,22030
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $65,160160
      Cost Estimators $64,80090
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,770230
      Tool and Die Makers $64,770210
      Chemical Technicians $64,62040
      Web Developers $64,22030
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,130300
      Surveyors $63,09040
      Physical Therapist Assistants $62,700130
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $62,67070
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $62,640100
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,550140
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,50090
      Respiratory Therapists $62,400120
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $61,69040
      Healthcare Social Workers $61,60040
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,580130
      Training and Development Specialists $61,550160
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,420120
      Human Resources Specialists $61,390370
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,27070
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,260280
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,230130
      Postal Service Clerks $61,11040
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,770300
      Fundraisers $60,61040
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,250290
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $60,11040
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,710570
      Compliance Officers $59,700120
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $59,240120
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $59,140270
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $58,92080
      Insurance Sales Agents $58,850260
      Food Service Managers $58,60060
      Construction and Building Inspectors $58,22040
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,140200
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,910740
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,900670
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,890310
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $57,830150
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $57,700100
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $57,620220
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $57,38090
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $56,74060
      Health Education Specialists $56,59030
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,480310
      Machinists $56,230230
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $56,14040
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,950300
      Electricians $55,640440
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $53,600200
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $53,480220
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $53,300270
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,70080
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $52,00070
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,980470
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $51,48030
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $51,460130
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $51,44040
      Carpenters $51,410450
      Athletic Trainers $51,21060
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,2001,500
      Computer Network Support Specialists $51,02070
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $50,46040
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,97050
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,750390
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,710880
      Rehabilitation Counselors $49,60030
      Paramedics $49,17060
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $49,110190
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $49,04040
      Computer User Support Specialists $48,810220
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $48,69030
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,580170
      Community Health Workers $48,48040
      Surgical Technologists $48,29070
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $48,17040
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,05060
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $47,75080
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,74070
      Graphic Designers $47,49080
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,310110
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $47,250110
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $47,040170
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $46,98040
      Food Batchmakers $46,900380
      Public Relations Specialists $46,720100
      Producers and Directors $46,38040
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $46,30090
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,190360
      Dental Assistants $45,970220
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,860110
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $45,77090
      Roofers $45,75050
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $45,170180
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $44,91080
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $44,87030
      Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $44,80030
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $44,59040
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,480780
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $44,47040
      Medical Records Specialists $44,450120
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,400700
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $44,35040
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $44,12050
      Production Workers, All Other $43,860150
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $43,22030
      Chefs and Head Cooks $43,17060
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,050470
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,950930
      Printing Press Operators $42,690110
      Procurement Clerks $42,53060
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $42,48060
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $42,35080
      Skincare Specialists $42,05030
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,9702,030
      Helpers--Production Workers $41,77060
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $41,60030
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $41,51040
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $41,46030
      Meter Readers, Utilities $41,300
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,070270
      Sheet Metal Workers $40,91050
      Construction Laborers $40,870870
      Billing and Posting Clerks $40,560230
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $40,490110
      Tour and Travel Guides $40,330100
      Photographers $40,09030
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $39,68070
      Bus Drivers, School $39,450350
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,370550
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,320120
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,040700
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,900100
      Light Truck Drivers $38,790660
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,220730
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,9602,070
      Medical Assistants $37,940650
      Highway Maintenance Workers $37,66090
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,6101,020
      Real Estate Sales Agents $37,55070
      Opticians, Dispensing $37,51070
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,440790
      Helpers--Electricians $37,40060
      Nursing Assistants $37,360780
      Advertising Sales Agents $37,36030
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,360810
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,300560
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,050760
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $37,01060
      Phlebotomists $36,98090
      Bill and Account Collectors $36,91050
      Pharmacy Technicians $36,700330
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $36,62070
      Emergency Medical Technicians $36,490100
      Bakers $36,490170
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,480110
      Tellers $36,240200
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $36,22030
      Office Clerks, General $36,0801,010
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $35,930160
      Tax Preparers $35,82050
      Customer Service Representatives $35,7901,590
      Firefighters $35,660230
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,600380
      Security Guards $35,590410
      Social and Human Service Assistants $35,420220
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $35,42050
      Couriers and Messengers $35,35040
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $35,310130
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,920250
      Tire Repairers and Changers $34,77050
      Sewing Machine Operators $34,69040
      Counter and Rental Clerks $33,760110
      Library Assistants, Clerical $33,33070
      Stockers and Order Fillers $33,0601,710
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,020690
      Parts Salespersons $32,870200
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,650330
      Coaches and Scouts $32,480100
      Audio and Video Technicians $32,44040
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $31,64060
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $31,50070
      Residential Advisors $31,19080
      Parking Attendants $31,19060
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $31,05070
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $30,850500
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $30,700120
      Cooks, Restaurant $30,180560
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $29,90050
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $29,67070
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,630520
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,54040
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $29,21040
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,190270
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $29,190290
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,860550
      Dishwashers $28,800230
      Retail Salespersons $28,7302,410
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $28,680170
      Library Technicians $28,350160
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,120450
      Recreation Workers $27,820170
      Childcare Workers $27,790240
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,5802,250
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,390160
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,350100
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,200110
      Animal Caretakers $27,180150
      Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $26,93060
      Cashiers $26,3901,550
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $26,38070
      Bartenders $25,970230
      Cooks, Short Order $25,63050
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $25,220110
      Driver/Sales Workers $24,320330
      Food Preparation Workers $24,080610
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $23,890300
      Cooks, Fast Food $23,350910
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $21,12040
      Waiters and Waitresses $20,9501,260