Salaries in Central Kentucky

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

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $315,840180
      Nurse Anesthetists $210,64050
      Family Medicine Physicians $177,380120
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $165,50040
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $137,62060
      Pharmacists $127,500430
      Chief Executives $127,230410
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $125,110170
      Sales Managers $124,590390
      Nurse Practitioners $114,480290
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $112,870240
      Optometrists $111,45040
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $109,870170
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $109,50050
      Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $108,55050
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $107,460230
      Software Developers $104,340530
      Marketing Managers $104,210100
      Physician Assistants $103,990140
      Lawyers $103,130580
      Computer Network Architects $102,300220
      Industrial Production Managers $101,940540
      Purchasing Managers $101,21060
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $100,850150
      Environmental Engineers $100,82060
      Dentists, General $99,990120
      Data Scientists $99,840200
      Physical Therapists $99,350260
      Financial Managers $98,520470
      Human Resources Managers $98,050140
      Civil Engineers $98,010320
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $96,45040
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $96,09040
      Electrical Engineers $95,760160
      Training and Development Managers $95,17040
      Managers, All Other $94,070290
      Medical and Health Services Managers $92,910780
      Mechanical Engineers $92,030250
      Industrial Engineers $91,090630
      Facilities Managers $90,390110
      Engineers, All Other $89,86040
      Computer Programmers $89,220120
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $88,380540
      Occupational Therapists $86,600160
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $85,97040
      Administrative Services Managers $85,080170
      Veterinarians $84,580110
      Chemists $84,380110
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $84,230120
      Natural Sciences Managers $84,05070
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $83,430150
      Computer Occupations, All Other $82,280120
      Commercial Pilots $81,65030
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,50080
      Project Management Specialists $81,060830
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $80,270
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,90050
      Management Analysts $79,790390
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $79,330120
      Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $79,070
      Logisticians $78,940180
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $78,180260
      Public Relations Managers $78,01040
      Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $77,92030
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,420230
      Financial and Investment Analysts $77,30090
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $77,29040
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $77,29050
      Construction Managers $77,140190
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $77,05080
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $77,02040
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $77,01040
      Registered Nurses $76,3803,190
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $76,170260
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $76,110340
      Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $75,20050
      General and Operations Managers $74,5705,280
      Power Plant Operators $74,53080
      Database Administrators $73,89080
      Speech-Language Pathologists $73,790300
      Social and Community Service Managers $73,080290
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $73,05040
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $72,950100
      Epidemiologists $72,78040
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $72,03090
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $71,62030
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $71,240900
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $70,510190
      Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,14060
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $69,64030
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $68,990400
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $68,99040
      School Psychologists $68,73070
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $68,690320
      Dental Hygienists $68,490170
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $67,68050
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $67,530
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $67,390120
      Information Security Analysts $67,290100
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,390190
      Computer Systems Analysts $66,310660
      Physical Therapist Assistants $66,290280
      Instructional Coordinators $66,210550
      Interpreters and Translators $66,16060
      Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $66,000120
      Conservation Scientists $65,96040
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $65,860110
      Loan Officers $65,660360
      Accountants and Auditors $65,4501,050
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $65,36050
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $65,010230
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,980800
      Cost Estimators $64,720170
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $64,71080
      Budget Analysts $64,650210
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,6201,760
      Millwrights $64,500210
      Operations Research Analysts $63,98040
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $63,910240
      Database Architects $63,82050
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,630960
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $63,500400
      Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $63,410
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $63,30070
      Economists $63,29060
      Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $63,260
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,220
      Rehabilitation Counselors $63,18050
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,150910
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,130480
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $63,11070
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $62,90090
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $62,77070
      Compliance Officers $62,710630
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $62,71070
      Tool and Die Makers $62,350260
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $62,22090
      Postal Service Clerks $62,190150
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,110960
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $62,030
      Financial Examiners $61,94060
      Chiropractors $61,60070
      Gas Plant Operators $61,23030
      Human Resources Specialists $61,200940
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,050250
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $60,760170
      Biological Technicians $60,74030
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $60,740160
      Health Education Specialists $60,72060
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,15060
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $60,06030
      Biological Scientists, All Other $60,05050
      Mechanical Drafters $60,00040
      Real Estate Sales Agents $59,990130
      Chemical Technicians $59,93070
      Construction and Building Inspectors $59,840110
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $59,72060
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,71040
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $59,480240
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,30050
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,230550
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,040330
      Respiratory Therapists $58,830230
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $58,820
      Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $58,72030
      Healthcare Social Workers $58,670160
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $58,57080
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,5401,360
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,2701,530
      Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $57,960140
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $57,96090
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,870110
      Medical Equipment Repairers $57,52040
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,390990
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $57,310220
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $57,190180
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,140970
      Public Relations Specialists $57,080220
      Foresters $56,19030
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,0501,980
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $55,400540
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $55,220220
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $55,210390
      Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $54,69030
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,670350
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $54,590250
      Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $54,200160
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $54,180
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $53,870390
      Training and Development Specialists $53,830560
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,650590
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $53,480320
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $53,350300
      Fish and Game Wardens $52,98040
      Fundraisers $52,620100
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $52,390520
      Editors $52,11040
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,070590
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,990990
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $51,860780
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $51,720150
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $51,720430
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $51,540130
      Electricians $51,540750
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $51,430
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $51,230210
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $51,190220
      Procurement Clerks $50,65090
      Food Service Managers $50,620160
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $50,540300
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,540980
      Producers and Directors $50,36060
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,350230
      Lodging Managers $50,09050
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $50,080210
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $50,010100
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $49,81040
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $49,80070
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,780150
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,630130
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,580610
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $49,54040
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $49,32040
      Chefs and Head Cooks $49,21080
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,100610
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,050500
      Financial Specialists, All Other $49,010190
      Social Science Research Assistants $49,00060
      Computer Network Support Specialists $48,880310
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $48,710200
      Massage Therapists $48,67030
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $48,590490
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $48,570380
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,570200
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $48,35090
      Opticians, Dispensing $48,33090
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $48,330270
      Advertising Sales Agents $48,19070
      Social Workers, All Other $48,17040
      Food Batchmakers $48,070620
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,050610
      Carpenters $48,010740
      Computer User Support Specialists $47,840660
      Graphic Designers $47,840120
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,8001,850
      Sheet Metal Workers $47,70060
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,540290
      Curators $47,44040
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $47,300170
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,09080
      Surgical Technologists $47,080130
      Community Health Workers $46,76090
      Meter Readers, Utilities $46,74070
      Machinists $46,690430
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $46,520100
      Glaziers $46,25040
      Athletic Trainers $46,06030
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,050110
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,97050
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,95060
      Surveyors $45,87050
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,720890
      Paramedics $45,600200
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,33090
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $45,100170
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,860660
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,770340
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $44,70040
      Funeral Home Managers $44,64060
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $44,63090
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,550140
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $44,52070
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $44,490100
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $44,17030
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $44,12080
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,0102,020
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $43,970130
      Personal Financial Advisors $43,44060
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,370100
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,320320
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $43,23040
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $43,20040
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $43,110220
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,09050
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $43,05060
      Construction Laborers $42,9601,650
      Medical Records Specialists $42,550260
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,270810
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,9201,070
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,8401,810
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $41,64090
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $41,610120
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $41,60050
      Bill and Account Collectors $41,57060
      Crane and Tower Operators $41,240160
      Writers and Authors $40,76060
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,7302,610
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $40,660110
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $40,450290
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $40,330130
      Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,230100
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,9501,110
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $39,91040
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,880810
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,8104,360
      Bus Drivers, School $39,760930
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,7301,400
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,62030
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $39,53070
      Credit Counselors $39,45030
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $39,420
      Pest Control Workers $39,34070
      Counter and Rental Clerks $39,230230
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $39,23080
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $38,93040
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $38,93050
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,80060
      Roofers $38,68050
      Printing Press Operators $38,590120
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $38,21030
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $38,19090
      Phlebotomists $37,770160
      Embalmers $37,62040
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $37,59080
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $37,55030
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,440120
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,420170
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $37,41060
      Dental Assistants $37,320390
      Order Clerks $37,21090
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $37,18050
      Couriers and Messengers $37,09050
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,040240
      Billing and Posting Clerks $36,880390
      Tellers $36,880580
      Medical Assistants $36,7901,060
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $36,740930
      Social and Human Service Assistants $36,700400
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,6803,480
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,5901,460
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,440310
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $36,37090
      Data Entry Keyers $36,270110
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,260610
      Helpers--Production Workers $36,250110
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $36,200190
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,17030
      Nursing Assistants $36,0802,100
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $36,030210
      Production Workers, All Other $36,010420
      Firefighters $35,970430
      Customer Service Representatives $35,9402,070
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $35,91060
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $35,9101,500
      Tour and Travel Guides $35,79070
      Office Clerks, General $35,7803,040
      Pharmacy Technicians $35,760820
      Highway Maintenance Workers $35,740390
      Tax Preparers $35,63050
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $35,53040
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $35,37040
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $35,360110
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $35,30090
      Helpers--Electricians $35,29040
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $35,170
      Library Technicians $35,05060
      Security Guards $35,040760
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,01040
      Animal Control Workers $34,91060
      Light Truck Drivers $34,860810
      Pharmacy Aides $34,38050
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $34,32070
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,270360
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,2603,160
      Residential Advisors $34,19080
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $33,870100
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $33,660780
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $33,580300
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,4602,200
      Audio and Video Technicians $32,90050
      Tire Repairers and Changers $32,33080
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $32,05090
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $31,950330
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $31,420170
      Bailiffs $31,38090
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $31,21030
      Parts Salespersons $31,200320
      Coaches and Scouts $31,110330
      Orderlies $30,80040
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,770100
      Insurance Sales Agents $30,660350
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,46070
      Medical Transcriptionists $30,37040
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,2701,800
      Emergency Medical Technicians $30,080450
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $30,06050
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $29,970190
      Recreation Workers $29,940250
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $29,640130
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $29,420160
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,42080
      Floral Designers $29,41040
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,2701,090
      Parking Attendants $29,27070
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,9501,160
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $28,84040
      Cooks, Restaurant $28,6901,100
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,6001,710
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,5802,650
      Bakers $28,530150
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,350670
      Retail Salespersons $28,3303,730
      School Bus Monitors $27,91030
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,740160
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,610990
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,430350
      File Clerks $27,42040
      Childcare Workers $27,240840
      Animal Caretakers $27,230450
      Cooks, Short Order $27,16090
      Funeral Attendants $26,95060
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,420160
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $26,400190
      Dishwashers $26,370360
      Driver/Sales Workers $25,740430
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $25,220370
      Library Assistants, Clerical $24,970
      Bartenders $24,680320
      Cashiers $23,7004,850
      Dietetic Technicians $23,480100
      Sewing Machine Operators $23,080230
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,98060
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,5803,940
      Cooks, Fast Food $22,5202,180
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $22,310410
      Waiters and Waitresses $21,8401,980
      Food Preparation Workers $21,7801,210
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,670250
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $21,38080