Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in South Central Kentucky
365 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in South Central Kentucky belongs to Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers, at $18,720 per year. The highest is $394,530.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $18,720 | 80 | |
| 2 | School Bus Monitors | $20,270 | 120 | |
| 3 | Floral Designers | $21,310 | 50 | |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,320 | 3,770 | |
| 5 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,810 | 90 | |
| 6 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $22,840 | 30 | |
| 7 | Sewing Machine Operators | $23,020 | 490 | |
| 8 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,150 | 1,820 | |
| 9 | Food Preparation Workers | $23,370 | 1,210 | |
| 10 | Cooks, Fast Food | $23,440 | 2,000 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $394,530 | 240 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $374,680 | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $221,580 | 60 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $181,120 | 150 |
| Chief Executives | $159,260 | 120 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $141,750 | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $134,310 | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $130,560 | 450 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | 90 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,010 | 160 |
| Marketing Managers | $126,470 | 60 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $123,400 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $119,910 | 450 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $119,170 | 170 |
| Sales Managers | $115,440 | 380 |
| Financial Managers | $114,300 | 370 |
| Optometrists | $114,110 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineers | $112,260 | 70 |
| Human Resources Managers | $111,200 | 110 |
| Software Developers | $109,330 | 280 |
| Veterinarians | $105,380 | 90 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $104,010 | 530 |
| Physician Assistants | $103,490 | 120 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,170 | 320 |
| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $102,590 | 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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