Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Owensboro
197 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Owensboro belongs to Residential Advisors, at $18,370 per year. The highest is $401,180.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Residential Advisors | $18,370 | — | |
| 2 | Cooks, Fast Food | $22,260 | 620 | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,350 | 120 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,050 | 150 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,690 | 50 | |
| 6 | Sewing Machine Operators | $25,980 | 150 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,750 | 1,080 | |
| 8 | Bartenders | $26,810 | 160 | |
| 9 | Recreation Workers | $27,000 | 150 | |
| 10 | Food Preparation Workers | $27,130 | 460 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $401,180 | 140 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $224,740 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $171,540 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $139,950 | 120 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,480 | 40 |
| Human Resources Managers | $132,760 | 30 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $129,430 | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,780 | 150 |
| Managers, All Other | $127,170 | 40 |
| Marketing Managers | $124,040 | 30 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $121,020 | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $119,320 | 140 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $110,320 | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $109,400 | 140 |
| Financial Managers | $107,190 | 180 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $105,090 | 110 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,370 | 150 |
| Facilities Managers | $102,180 | 30 |
| Software Developers | $102,010 | 90 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $97,810 | 50 |
| Lawyers | $97,620 | 110 |
| Occupational Therapists | $95,740 | 60 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $94,060 | 50 |
| Industrial Engineers | $93,080 | 90 |
| Construction Managers | $91,550 | 80 |
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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