May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in East Kentucky
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
252 occupations
Across 252 occupations with published wages in East Kentucky, physicians, all other record the highest median at $364,180 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in East Kentucky
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 3,610 | $27,510 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,190 | $73,520 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,280 | $32,610 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,250 | $28,360 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,140 | $64,860 |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,020 | $35,330 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 2,020 | $35,300 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,020 | $31,050 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,010 | $23,070 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,680 | $59,130 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $20,850 | — |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,430 | 30 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $21,620 | 1,620 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,210 | 120 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $22,780 | 770 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,070 | 2,010 |
| Bartenders | $24,100 | 120 |
| Firefighters | $24,960 | 350 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $25,290 | 1,540 |
| Childcare Workers | $26,780 | 300 |
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.