Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Louisville/Jefferson County
560 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Louisville/Jefferson County belongs to Anesthesiologists, at $491,640 per year. The lowest published median is $25,310.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | $491,640 | 500 | |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $374,080 | 40 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $335,670 | 1,100 | |
| 4 | Physicians, Pathologists | $329,970 | — | |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $291,090 | 260 | |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | $280,050 | 280 | |
| 7 | Radiologists | $279,990 | — | |
| 8 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 310 | |
| 9 | Psychiatrists | $237,770 | 60 | |
| 10 | Nurse Anesthetists | $222,520 | 710 | |
| 11 | Chief Executives | $213,920 | 640 | |
| 12 | Commercial Pilots | $193,940 | 430 | |
| 13 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $169,390 | 180 | |
| 14 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $157,260 | 970 | |
| 15 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $156,550 | 100 | |
| 16 | Dentists, General | $151,420 | 230 | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $150,710 | 1,280 | |
| 18 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,430 | 600 | |
| 19 | Pharmacists | $143,920 | 1,830 | |
| 20 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $138,670 | 200 | |
| 21 | Sales Managers | $137,880 | 2,710 | |
| 22 | Financial Managers | $136,970 | 2,670 | |
| 23 | Marketing Managers | $136,350 | 920 | |
| 24 | Optometrists | $135,720 | 230 | |
| 25 | Managers, All Other | $134,710 | 790 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Advisors | $25,310 | 910 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $26,200 | 130 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,990 | 5,060 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,590 | 1,990 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,030 | 1,570 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,690 | 15,540 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | $28,890 | 140 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $28,970 | 110 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $29,040 | 410 |
| Bartenders | $29,120 | 2,830 |
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.
Explore related data