Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Lexington
469 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Lexington belongs to Cardiologists, at $558,180 per year. The lowest published median is $24,090.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,090 | 550 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $24,990 | 210 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $25,020 | 50 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,840 | 3,040 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,940 | 560 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,340 | 2,310 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,920 | 910 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,990 | 5,500 |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $28,380 | 150 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,180 | — |
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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