Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in West Kentucky
344 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in West Kentucky belongs to Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, at $19,690 per year. The highest is $430,260.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $19,690 | 80 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $21,860 | 230 | |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | $22,140 | 1,640 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,850 | 270 | |
| 5 | Cooks, Fast Food | $22,900 | 1,200 | |
| 6 | Food Preparation Workers | $22,990 | 1,020 | |
| 7 | Cooks, Short Order | $23,030 | 30 | |
| 8 | Dietetic Technicians | $23,040 | 30 | |
| 9 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,120 | 140 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,450 | 2,820 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $430,260 | 140 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $215,420 | 40 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $156,550 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $151,250 | 110 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $147,460 | 80 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $135,850 | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $132,280 | 240 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | 50 |
| Marketing Managers | $127,510 | 60 |
| Chemical Engineers | $127,310 | 60 |
| Physician Assistants | $115,490 | 60 |
| Financial Managers | $112,980 | 280 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $112,510 | 100 |
| Sales Managers | $111,190 | 270 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $110,660 | 300 |
| Human Resources Managers | $106,040 | 80 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $104,990 | 40 |
| Software Developers | $103,580 | 150 |
| Optometrists | $103,530 | 30 |
| Electrical Engineers | $103,120 | 100 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $101,720 | 600 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,360 | 150 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $99,990 | 110 |
| Materials Engineers | $99,530 | 40 |
| Facilities Managers | $99,070 | 60 |
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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