Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Bowling Green
279 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Bowling Green belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $407,570 per year. The lowest published median is $22,140.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $407,570 | 110 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $164,080 | 80 | |
| 3 | Pharmacists | $134,980 | 160 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,540 | 50 | |
| 5 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $131,880 | 50 | |
| 6 | Computer Network Architects | $131,150 | 40 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,940 | 90 | |
| 8 | Sales Managers | $126,460 | 270 | |
| 9 | Industrial Production Managers | $125,170 | 390 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $119,110 | 270 | |
| 11 | Human Resources Managers | $118,420 | 80 | |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | $118,400 | 70 | |
| 13 | Administrative Services Managers | $114,990 | 110 | |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $112,970 | 150 | |
| 15 | Facilities Managers | $112,770 | 50 | |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | $107,440 | 80 | |
| 17 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,190 | 70 | |
| 18 | Construction Managers | $101,400 | 140 | |
| 19 | Industrial Engineers | $101,280 | 340 | |
| 20 | Electrical Engineers | $100,860 | 40 | |
| 21 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $100,700 | 170 | |
| 22 | Software Developers | $100,650 | 200 | |
| 23 | Mechanical Engineers | $99,090 | 130 | |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $97,720 | 50 | |
| 25 | Veterinarians | $97,260 | 40 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,140 | 50 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,300 | 130 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $23,430 | 90 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,450 | 820 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,500 | 280 |
| Childcare Workers | $24,960 | 210 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,200 | 150 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $26,410 | 660 |
| Bartenders | $26,800 | 270 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $27,590 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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