Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Paducah
207 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Paducah belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $378,880 per year. The lowest published median is $20,800.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $378,880 | 80 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $350,260 | 40 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $234,140 | 40 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $148,710 | 40 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $143,940 | 60 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $134,810 | 130 | |
| 7 | Sales Managers | $132,660 | 130 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,300 | 80 | |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | $124,990 | 60 | |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $124,200 | 110 | |
| 11 | Administrative Services Managers | $117,840 | 70 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $114,460 | 130 | |
| 13 | Industrial Production Managers | $113,380 | 110 | |
| 14 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $109,890 | 60 | |
| 15 | Facilities Managers | $106,820 | 50 | |
| 16 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $105,460 | 210 | |
| 17 | Industrial Engineers | $102,270 | 80 | |
| 18 | Civil Engineers | $100,950 | 80 | |
| 19 | Physical Therapists | $99,330 | 80 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $99,260 | 140 | |
| 21 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $98,130 | 110 | |
| 22 | Construction Managers | $97,660 | 90 | |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | $97,470 | 40 | |
| 24 | Lawyers | $96,960 | 150 | |
| 25 | Management Analysts | $96,080 | 60 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $20,800 | 30 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,730 | 30 |
| Bartenders | $26,350 | 180 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,440 | 190 |
| Childcare Workers | $26,800 | 90 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,030 | 120 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,210 | 480 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,640 | 1,160 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $28,010 | 240 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,350 | 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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