Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Central Kentucky
412 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Central Kentucky belongs to Cooks, Fast Food, at $22,350 per year. The highest is $315,840.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooks, Fast Food | $22,350 | 2,540 | |
| 2 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,400 | 90 | |
| 3 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,660 | 210 | |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,740 | 3,720 | |
| 5 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,950 | 40 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,500 | 370 | |
| 7 | Funeral Attendants | $23,580 | 60 | |
| 8 | Sewing Machine Operators | $24,030 | 180 | |
| 9 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $24,230 | 70 | |
| 10 | Dietetic Technicians | $24,350 | 80 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $315,840 | 180 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $221,580 | — |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $215,940 | 100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $165,500 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $152,300 | 210 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $141,750 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $133,080 | 360 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $131,170 | 210 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,510 | 230 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $120,010 | 500 |
| Sales Managers | $115,440 | 350 |
| Optometrists | $114,110 | 30 |
| Purchasing Managers | $112,710 | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $109,990 | 550 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $109,870 | 170 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $108,550 | 50 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $107,940 | 610 |
| Marketing Managers | $107,710 | 80 |
| Physician Assistants | $106,760 | 120 |
| Public Relations Managers | $105,890 | 40 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,880 | 120 |
| Computer Network Architects | $105,490 | 190 |
| Software Developers | $105,470 | 600 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $104,990 | 220 |
| Dentists, General | $103,720 | 100 |
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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