May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Bowling Green
Bowling Green, KY
279 occupations
Across 279 occupations with published wages in Bowling Green, physicians, all other record the highest median at $407,570 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Bowling Green
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $407,570 | 110 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $164,080 | 80 | |
| 3 | Pharmacists | $134,980 | 160 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,540 | 50 | |
| 5 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $131,880 | 50 | |
| 6 | Computer Network Architects | $131,150 | 40 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,940 | 90 | |
| 8 | Sales Managers | $126,460 | 270 | |
| 9 | Industrial Production Managers | $125,170 | 390 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $119,110 | 270 | |
| 11 | Human Resources Managers | $118,420 | 80 | |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | $118,400 | 70 | |
| 13 | Administrative Services Managers | $114,990 | 110 | |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $112,970 | 150 | |
| 15 | Facilities Managers | $112,770 | 50 | |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | $107,440 | 80 | |
| 17 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,190 | 70 | |
| 18 | Construction Managers | $101,400 | 140 | |
| 19 | Industrial Engineers | $101,280 | 340 | |
| 20 | Electrical Engineers | $100,860 | 40 | |
| 21 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $100,700 | 170 | |
| 22 | Software Developers | $100,650 | 200 | |
| 23 | Mechanical Engineers | $99,090 | 130 | |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $97,720 | 50 | |
| 25 | Veterinarians | $97,260 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 2,720 | $28,430 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,540 | $27,650 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,070 | $38,040 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,030 | $42,940 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,010 | $71,170 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,870 | $79,120 |
| Cashiers | 1,670 | $28,540 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,660 | $34,730 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,540 | $53,450 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,250 | $28,810 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,140 | 50 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,300 | 130 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $23,430 | 90 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,450 | 820 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,500 | 280 |
| Childcare Workers | $24,960 | 210 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,200 | 150 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $26,410 | 660 |
| Bartenders | $26,800 | 270 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $27,590 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.