May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Central Kentucky
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
412 occupations
Across 412 occupations with published wages in Central Kentucky, physicians, all other record the highest median at $315,840 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Central Kentucky
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 4,730 | $28,050 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,610 | $74,060 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,010 | $28,820 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,950 | $41,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,720 | $22,740 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,550 | $35,800 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,500 | $36,480 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,210 | $78,280 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,680 | $36,850 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,630 | $44,720 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,350 | 2,540 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,400 | 90 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,660 | 210 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,740 | 3,720 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,950 | 40 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,500 | 370 |
| Funeral Attendants | $23,580 | 60 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $24,030 | 180 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $24,230 | 70 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $24,350 | 80 |
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.