Salaries in West Kentucky

BLS OEWS May 2025 • West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area • 377 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in West Kentucky

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $430,260 140
General Internal Medicine Physicians $215,420 40
Family Medicine Physicians $201,360 90
Dentists, General $152,150 60
Chief Executives $142,210 140
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $137,620 40

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $430,260 140
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $215,420 40
      Family Medicine Physicians $201,360 90
      Dentists, General $152,150 60
      Chief Executives $142,210 140
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $137,620 40
      Pharmacists $128,930 270
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $126,450 90
      Chemical Engineers $123,690 80
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $116,480 50
      Marketing Managers $111,670 60
      Optometrists $111,450 40
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $108,600 80
      Nurse Practitioners $105,740 270
      Computer Hardware Engineers $104,990 40
      Physician Assistants $103,810 60
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $103,380 40
      Human Resources Managers $103,110 90
      Lawyers $101,490 190
      Financial Managers $100,860 310
      Materials Engineers $99,530 40
      Electrical Engineers $99,410 100
      Sales Managers $98,920 270
      Software Developers $98,350 180
      Physical Therapists $98,180 200
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $98,120 40
      Industrial Production Managers $97,830 530
      Mechanical Engineers $94,580 130
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $94,410 140
      Computer Occupations, All Other $94,190 30
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $93,910 40
      Industrial Engineers $91,870 300
      Occupational Therapists $91,250 90
      Computer Network Architects $90,990 —
      Power Plant Operators $90,560 60
      Chemists $90,530 100
      Facilities Managers $88,920 70
      Commercial Pilots $87,810 40
      Purchasing Managers $87,730 50
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $87,670 380
      Managers, All Other $85,630 70
      Civil Engineers $85,450 130
      Veterinarians $84,990 70
      Medical and Health Services Managers $83,370 470
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $82,510 80
      Administrative Services Managers $81,800 90
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $81,400 60
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $80,970 320
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $80,880 60
      Management Analysts $80,250 90
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,910 260
      Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $79,730 40
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,530 40
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,310 170
      Construction Managers $78,210 140
      Information Security Analysts $77,200 40
      Database Administrators $76,340 40
      Project Management Specialists $76,260 440
      Financial and Investment Analysts $76,250 60
      Registered Nurses $75,620 2,410
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $74,130 60
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $74,040 70
      Data Scientists $73,820 50
      Speech-Language Pathologists $73,630 160
      Loan Officers $73,370 310
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,220 830
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $72,610 130
      Credit Analysts $71,920 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,670 840
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $70,890 180
      Computer Programmers $70,740 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,720 1,590
      Engineers, All Other $70,660 60
      Cost Estimators $70,260 140
      Dental Hygienists $70,180 120
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $69,700 30
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $69,390 1,520
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $69,050 240
      Computer Systems Analysts $68,650 150
      School Psychologists $68,480 40
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $68,440 80
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $67,710 160
      Instructional Coordinators $67,420 170
      Surveyors $67,050 40
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,970 520
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $66,560 50
      General and Operations Managers $66,540 3,350
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,460 290
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $66,150 120
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $65,080 70
      Social and Community Service Managers $64,850 80
      Boilermakers $64,850 40
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $64,850 80
      Crane and Tower Operators $64,720 120
      Surgical Assistants $64,060 30
      Conservation Scientists $63,960 30
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,770 120
      Mechanical Drafters $63,640 40
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $63,200 140
      Respiratory Therapists $63,170 160
      Logisticians $63,080 170
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,010 240
      Chemical Technicians $62,670 90
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,550 70
      Accountants and Auditors $62,450 580
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $62,210 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $62,070 120
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,000 40
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,960 810
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $61,960 190
      Financial Examiners $61,940 40
      Chiropractors $61,900 50
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $61,690 590
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $61,550 220
      Tool and Die Makers $61,310 150
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $61,260 40
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,940 730
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $60,930 50
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $60,630 40
      Physical Therapist Assistants $60,530 190
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $60,420 460
      Postal Service Clerks $60,030 160
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $60,000 810
      Real Estate Sales Agents $59,990 40
      Compliance Officers $59,950 210
      Human Resources Specialists $59,480 490
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,430 1,060
      Pourers and Casters, Metal $59,270 30
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $59,180 310
      Labor Relations Specialists $59,060 50
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $59,060 40
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,060 480
      Millwrights $58,910 140
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,610 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $58,590 40
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $58,570 50
      Health Education Specialists $58,360 70
      Healthcare Social Workers $58,260 90
      Public Relations Specialists $58,230 90
      Personal Financial Advisors $58,130 40
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $57,970 150
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,690 1,240
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $57,680 120
      Interpreters and Translators $57,650 30
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,470 490
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,390 610
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $57,140 240
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,110 730
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $57,070 180
      Electricians $56,750 820
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,700 780
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $56,530 140
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $56,390 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,240 570
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $55,710 30
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $55,700 60
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $55,370 50
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,350 1,500
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $55,330 60
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $54,450 70
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $54,430 100
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,170 280
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $53,260 30
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $52,940 340
      Computer Network Support Specialists $52,730 80
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,700 230
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $52,470 170
      Coaches and Scouts $52,160 90
      Construction and Building Inspectors $52,080 60
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $52,060 190
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $52,020 570
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $51,720 180
      Social Workers, All Other $51,690 40
      Agricultural Inspectors $51,630 80
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $51,100 210
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $50,590 310
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $50,290 170
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,990 3,220
      Continuous Mining Machine Operators $49,750 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $49,610 60
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $49,460 140
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,420 420
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $49,400 120
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $49,340 140
      Carpenters $49,320 550
      Gas Plant Operators $49,120 40
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,100 500
      Logging Equipment Operators $48,980 40
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $48,970 190
      Surgical Technologists $48,970 90
      Medical Equipment Preparers $48,430 40
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $48,400 40
      Computer User Support Specialists $48,310 350
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,270 270
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $48,120 100
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $47,880 30
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $47,850 350
      Machinists $47,660 760
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $47,030 60
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,990 460
      Paramedics $46,910 150
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $46,860 150
      Meter Readers, Utilities $46,740 100
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $46,570 100
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,520 40
      Training and Development Specialists $46,470 350
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $46,440 40
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,020 250
      Roofers $46,010 100
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,970 50
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,180 100
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,060 1,780
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $44,820 60
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $44,790 50
      Food Batchmakers $44,770 460
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $44,650 250
      Construction Laborers $44,510 1,350
      Funeral Home Managers $44,230 50
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $44,220 30
      Food Service Managers $44,000 140
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $43,960 90
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,740 70
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $43,170 230
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $43,120 80
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $43,060 50
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,020 240
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,830 90
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $42,720 170
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,330 1,670
      Medical Records Specialists $42,190 180
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,970 40
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $41,800 240
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $41,590 70
      Graphic Designers $41,570 70
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $41,520 30
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,370 200
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $41,140 90
      Procurement Clerks $41,070 70
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,700 960
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $40,370 40
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $40,230 40
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $40,160 40
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,040 1,020
      Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $39,550 50
      Producers and Directors $39,470 30
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $39,440 70
      New Accounts Clerks $39,440 —
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $39,280 50
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,200 1,350
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $39,120 910
      Psychiatric Technicians $39,010 30
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,000 700
      Opticians, Dispensing $38,950 70
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $38,930 50
      Social and Human Service Assistants $38,750 130
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,570 80
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,440 140
      Community Health Workers $38,340 40
      Broadcast Technicians $38,340 30
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,210 470
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $38,080 250
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $38,060 90
      Helpers--Production Workers $37,930 620
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,840 110
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,800 1,100
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $37,610 190
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $37,460 50
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,450 3,200
      Bus Drivers, School $37,430 720
      Insurance Sales Agents $37,410 360
      Dental Assistants $37,240 230
      Order Clerks $37,200 80
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $37,190 90
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $37,130 240
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $37,080 810
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $37,060 60
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $37,030 40
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,980 1,400
      Light Truck Drivers $36,900 840
      Phlebotomists $36,880 130
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,820 2,330
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $36,820 120
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $36,760 120
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,750 660
      Bill and Account Collectors $36,740 60
      Medical Transcriptionists $36,670 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $36,560 1,420
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $36,540 170
      Driver/Sales Workers $36,510 260
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $36,510 50
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $36,430 30
      Printing Press Operators $36,420 90
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $36,400 60
      Couriers and Messengers $36,350 50
      Customer Service Representatives $36,200 1,800
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,070 1,100
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $35,980 160
      Nursing Assistants $35,900 1,720
      Highway Maintenance Workers $35,870 320
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,860 90
      Pest Control Workers $35,830 100
      Medical Assistants $35,770 750
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,710 240
      Billing and Posting Clerks $35,670 410
      Helpers--Electricians $35,530 40
      Pharmacy Technicians $35,500 740
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $35,300 90
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $35,250 110
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,230 410
      Tellers $35,170 510
      Counter and Rental Clerks $35,000 110
      Parts Salespersons $34,880 310
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $34,790 40
      Security Guards $34,330 300
      Firefighters $34,280 190
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $34,000 80
      Emergency Medical Technicians $33,550 260
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $33,550 230
      Office Clerks, General $33,500 1,850
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $33,190 60
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $32,840 40
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $32,110 50
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $31,800 130
      Data Entry Keyers $31,650 60
      Chefs and Head Cooks $31,590 70
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $31,510 100
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,340 70
      Production Workers, All Other $31,330 200
      Recreation Workers $31,290 190
      Animal Control Workers $31,130 30
      Stockers and Order Fillers $31,040 3,610
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $30,880 40
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $30,730 650
      Parking Attendants $30,540 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,530 1,110
      Tire Repairers and Changers $30,420 80
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $29,980 210
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $29,940 170
      Floral Designers $29,940 40
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,690 1,560
      Residential Advisors $29,420 100
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,400 410
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $29,380 70
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,120 680
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $28,950 100
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,870 40
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $28,590 30
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $28,560 110
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,510 1,010
      Sewing Machine Operators $28,440 —
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $28,410 60
      Bailiffs $28,210 60
      Retail Salespersons $28,170 2,900
      Bakers $28,170 110
      Funeral Attendants $28,100 50
      Cooks, Restaurant $28,080 930
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,890 1,470
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,390 640
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,280 110
      Animal Caretakers $27,040 340
      Tax Preparers $26,030 80
      Bartenders $24,680 190
      Childcare Workers $24,500 700
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $23,840 220
      Cashiers $23,560 3,690
      Dishwashers $23,210 290
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,880 60
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,880 2,640
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $22,880 120
      Cooks, Fast Food $22,740 1,160
      Dietetic Technicians $22,560 30
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $22,320 30
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,290 80
      Cooks, Short Order $22,190 40
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $22,090 320
      Food Preparation Workers $22,010 1,110
      Waiters and Waitresses $21,400 1,630