Salaries in Central Kentucky

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area • 439 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Central Kentucky

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $315,840 180
Nurse Anesthetists $210,640 50
Family Medicine Physicians $177,380 120
General Internal Medicine Physicians $165,500 40
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $137,620 60
Pharmacists $127,500 430

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $315,840 180
      Nurse Anesthetists $210,640 50
      Family Medicine Physicians $177,380 120
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $165,500 40
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $137,620 60
      Pharmacists $127,500 430
      Chief Executives $127,230 410
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $125,110 170
      Sales Managers $124,590 390
      Nurse Practitioners $114,480 290
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $112,870 240
      Optometrists $111,450 40
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $109,870 170
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $109,500 50
      Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $108,550 50
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $107,460 230
      Software Developers $104,340 530
      Marketing Managers $104,210 100
      Physician Assistants $103,990 140
      Lawyers $103,130 580
      Computer Network Architects $102,300 220
      Industrial Production Managers $101,940 540
      Purchasing Managers $101,210 60
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $100,850 150
      Environmental Engineers $100,820 60
      Dentists, General $99,990 120
      Data Scientists $99,840 200
      Physical Therapists $99,350 260
      Financial Managers $98,520 470
      Human Resources Managers $98,050 140
      Civil Engineers $98,010 320
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $96,450 40
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $96,090 40
      Electrical Engineers $95,760 160
      Training and Development Managers $95,170 40
      Managers, All Other $94,070 290
      Medical and Health Services Managers $92,910 780
      Mechanical Engineers $92,030 250
      Industrial Engineers $91,090 630
      Facilities Managers $90,390 110
      Engineers, All Other $89,860 40
      Computer Programmers $89,220 120
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $88,380 540
      Occupational Therapists $86,600 160
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $85,970 40
      Administrative Services Managers $85,080 170
      Veterinarians $84,580 110
      Chemists $84,380 110
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $84,230 120
      Natural Sciences Managers $84,050 70
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $83,430 150
      Computer Occupations, All Other $82,280 120
      Commercial Pilots $81,650 30
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,500 80
      Project Management Specialists $81,060 830
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $80,270 —
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,900 50
      Management Analysts $79,790 390
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $79,330 120
      Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $79,070 —
      Logisticians $78,940 180
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $78,180 260
      Public Relations Managers $78,010 40
      Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $77,920 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,420 230
      Financial and Investment Analysts $77,300 90
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $77,290 40
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $77,290 50
      Construction Managers $77,140 190
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $77,050 80
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $77,020 40
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $77,010 40
      Registered Nurses $76,380 3,190
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $76,170 260
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $76,110 340
      Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $75,200 50
      General and Operations Managers $74,570 5,280
      Power Plant Operators $74,530 80
      Database Administrators $73,890 80
      Speech-Language Pathologists $73,790 300
      Social and Community Service Managers $73,080 290
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $73,050 40
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $72,950 100
      Epidemiologists $72,780 40
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $72,030 90
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $71,620 30
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $71,240 900
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $70,510 190
      Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,140 60
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $69,640 30
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $68,990 400
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $68,990 40
      School Psychologists $68,730 70
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $68,690 320
      Dental Hygienists $68,490 170
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $67,680 50
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $67,530 —
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $67,390 120
      Information Security Analysts $67,290 100
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,390 190
      Computer Systems Analysts $66,310 660
      Physical Therapist Assistants $66,290 280
      Instructional Coordinators $66,210 550
      Interpreters and Translators $66,160 60
      Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $66,000 120
      Conservation Scientists $65,960 40
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $65,860 110
      Loan Officers $65,660 360
      Accountants and Auditors $65,450 1,050
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $65,360 50
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $65,010 230
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,980 800
      Cost Estimators $64,720 170
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $64,710 80
      Budget Analysts $64,650 210
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,620 1,760
      Millwrights $64,500 210
      Operations Research Analysts $63,980 40
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $63,910 240
      Database Architects $63,820 50
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,630 960
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $63,500 400
      Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $63,410 —
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $63,300 70
      Economists $63,290 60
      Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $63,260 —
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,220 —
      Rehabilitation Counselors $63,180 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,150 910
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,130 480
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $63,110 70
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $62,900 90
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $62,770 70
      Compliance Officers $62,710 630
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $62,710 70
      Tool and Die Makers $62,350 260
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $62,220 90
      Postal Service Clerks $62,190 150
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,110 960
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $62,030 —
      Financial Examiners $61,940 60
      Chiropractors $61,600 70
      Gas Plant Operators $61,230 30
      Human Resources Specialists $61,200 940
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,050 250
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $60,760 170
      Biological Technicians $60,740 30
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $60,740 160
      Health Education Specialists $60,720 60
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,150 60
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $60,060 30
      Biological Scientists, All Other $60,050 50
      Mechanical Drafters $60,000 40
      Real Estate Sales Agents $59,990 130
      Chemical Technicians $59,930 70
      Construction and Building Inspectors $59,840 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $59,720 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,710 40
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $59,480 240
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,300 50
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,230 550
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,040 330
      Respiratory Therapists $58,830 230
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $58,820 —
      Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $58,720 30
      Healthcare Social Workers $58,670 160
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $58,570 80
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,540 1,360
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,270 1,530
      Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $57,960 140
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $57,960 90
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,870 110
      Medical Equipment Repairers $57,520 40
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,390 990
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $57,310 220
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $57,190 180
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,140 970
      Public Relations Specialists $57,080 220
      Foresters $56,190 30
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,050 1,980
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $55,400 540
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $55,220 220
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $55,210 390
      Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $54,690 30
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,670 350
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $54,590 250
      Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $54,200 160
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $54,180 —
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $53,870 390
      Training and Development Specialists $53,830 560
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,650 590
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $53,480 320
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $53,350 300
      Fish and Game Wardens $52,980 40
      Fundraisers $52,620 100
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $52,390 520
      Editors $52,110 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,070 590
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,990 990
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $51,860 780
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $51,720 150
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $51,720 430
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $51,540 130
      Electricians $51,540 750
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $51,430 —
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $51,230 210
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $51,190 220
      Procurement Clerks $50,650 90
      Food Service Managers $50,620 160
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $50,540 300
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,540 980
      Producers and Directors $50,360 60
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,350 230
      Lodging Managers $50,090 50
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $50,080 210
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $50,010 100
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $49,810 40
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $49,800 70
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,780 150
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,630 130
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,580 610
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $49,540 40
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $49,320 40
      Chefs and Head Cooks $49,210 80
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,100 610
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,050 500
      Financial Specialists, All Other $49,010 190
      Social Science Research Assistants $49,000 60
      Computer Network Support Specialists $48,880 310
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $48,710 200
      Massage Therapists $48,670 30
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $48,590 490
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $48,570 380
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,570 200
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $48,350 90
      Opticians, Dispensing $48,330 90
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $48,330 270
      Advertising Sales Agents $48,190 70
      Social Workers, All Other $48,170 40
      Food Batchmakers $48,070 620
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,050 610
      Carpenters $48,010 740
      Computer User Support Specialists $47,840 660
      Graphic Designers $47,840 120
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,800 1,850
      Sheet Metal Workers $47,700 60
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,540 290
      Curators $47,440 40
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $47,300 170
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,090 80
      Surgical Technologists $47,080 130
      Community Health Workers $46,760 90
      Meter Readers, Utilities $46,740 70
      Machinists $46,690 430
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $46,520 100
      Glaziers $46,250 40
      Athletic Trainers $46,060 30
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,050 110
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,970 50
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,950 60
      Surveyors $45,870 50
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,720 890
      Paramedics $45,600 200
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,330 90
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $45,100 170
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,860 660
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,770 340
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $44,700 40
      Funeral Home Managers $44,640 60
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $44,630 90
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,550 140
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $44,520 70
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $44,490 100
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $44,170 30
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $44,120 80
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,010 2,020
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $43,970 130
      Personal Financial Advisors $43,440 60
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,370 100
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,320 320
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $43,230 40
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $43,200 40
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $43,110 220
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,090 50
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $43,050 60
      Construction Laborers $42,960 1,650
      Medical Records Specialists $42,550 260
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,270 810
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,920 1,070
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,840 1,810
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $41,640 90
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $41,610 120
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $41,600 50
      Bill and Account Collectors $41,570 60
      Crane and Tower Operators $41,240 160
      Writers and Authors $40,760 60
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,730 2,610
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $40,660 110
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $40,450 290
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $40,330 130
      Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,230 100
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,950 1,110
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $39,910 40
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,880 810
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,810 4,360
      Bus Drivers, School $39,760 930
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,730 1,400
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,620 30
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $39,530 70
      Credit Counselors $39,450 30
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $39,420 —
      Pest Control Workers $39,340 70
      Counter and Rental Clerks $39,230 230
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $39,230 80
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $38,930 40
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $38,930 50
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,800 60
      Roofers $38,680 50
      Printing Press Operators $38,590 120
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $38,210 30
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $38,190 90
      Phlebotomists $37,770 160
      Embalmers $37,620 40
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $37,590 80
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $37,550 30
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,440 120
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,420 170
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $37,410 60
      Dental Assistants $37,320 390
      Order Clerks $37,210 90
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $37,180 50
      Couriers and Messengers $37,090 50
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,040 240
      Billing and Posting Clerks $36,880 390
      Tellers $36,880 580
      Medical Assistants $36,790 1,060
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $36,740 930
      Social and Human Service Assistants $36,700 400
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,680 3,480
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,590 1,460
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,440 310
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $36,370 90
      Data Entry Keyers $36,270 110
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,260 610
      Helpers--Production Workers $36,250 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $36,200 190
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,170 30
      Nursing Assistants $36,080 2,100
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $36,030 210
      Production Workers, All Other $36,010 420
      Firefighters $35,970 430
      Customer Service Representatives $35,940 2,070
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $35,910 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $35,910 1,500
      Tour and Travel Guides $35,790 70
      Office Clerks, General $35,780 3,040
      Pharmacy Technicians $35,760 820
      Highway Maintenance Workers $35,740 390
      Tax Preparers $35,630 50
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $35,530 40
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $35,370 40
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $35,360 110
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $35,300 90
      Helpers--Electricians $35,290 40
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $35,170 —
      Library Technicians $35,050 60
      Security Guards $35,040 760
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,010 40
      Animal Control Workers $34,910 60
      Light Truck Drivers $34,860 810
      Pharmacy Aides $34,380 50
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $34,320 70
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,270 360
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,260 3,160
      Residential Advisors $34,190 80
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $33,870 100
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $33,660 780
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $33,580 300
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,460 2,200
      Audio and Video Technicians $32,900 50
      Tire Repairers and Changers $32,330 80
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $32,050 90
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $31,950 330
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $31,420 170
      Bailiffs $31,380 90
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $31,210 30
      Parts Salespersons $31,200 320
      Coaches and Scouts $31,110 330
      Orderlies $30,800 40
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,770 100
      Insurance Sales Agents $30,660 350
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,460 70
      Medical Transcriptionists $30,370 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,270 1,800
      Emergency Medical Technicians $30,080 450
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $30,060 50
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $29,970 190
      Recreation Workers $29,940 250
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $29,640 130
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $29,420 160
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,420 80
      Floral Designers $29,410 40
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,270 1,090
      Parking Attendants $29,270 70
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,950 1,160
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $28,840 40
      Cooks, Restaurant $28,690 1,100
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,600 1,710
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,580 2,650
      Bakers $28,530 150
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,350 670
      Retail Salespersons $28,330 3,730
      School Bus Monitors $27,910 30
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,740 160
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,610 990
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,430 350
      File Clerks $27,420 40
      Childcare Workers $27,240 840
      Animal Caretakers $27,230 450
      Cooks, Short Order $27,160 90
      Funeral Attendants $26,950 60
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,420 160
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $26,400 190
      Dishwashers $26,370 360
      Driver/Sales Workers $25,740 430
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $25,220 370
      Library Assistants, Clerical $24,970 —
      Bartenders $24,680 320
      Cashiers $23,700 4,850
      Dietetic Technicians $23,480 100
      Sewing Machine Operators $23,080 230
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,980 60
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,580 3,940
      Cooks, Fast Food $22,520 2,180
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $22,310 410
      Waiters and Waitresses $21,840 1,980
      Food Preparation Workers $21,780 1,210
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,670 250
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $21,380 80