Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in East Kentucky
252 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in East Kentucky belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $364,180 per year. The lowest published median is $20,850.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $20,850 | — |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,430 | 30 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $21,620 | 1,620 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,210 | 120 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $22,780 | 770 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,070 | 2,010 |
| Bartenders | $24,100 | 120 |
| Firefighters | $24,960 | 350 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $25,290 | 1,540 |
| Childcare Workers | $26,780 | 300 |
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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