May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Lexington
Lexington-Fayette, KY
469 occupations
Across 469 occupations with published wages in Lexington, cardiologists record the highest median at $558,180 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Lexington
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 8,650 | $59,730 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,100 | $80,440 |
| Registered Nurses | 8,070 | $79,040 |
| Retail Salespersons | 7,810 | $30,100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,500 | $27,990 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,500 | $41,910 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,430 | $37,080 |
| Cashiers | 5,250 | $29,590 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,200 | $39,160 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 5,020 | $34,910 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,090 | 550 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $24,990 | 210 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $25,020 | 50 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,840 | 3,040 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,940 | 560 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,340 | 2,310 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,920 | 910 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,990 | 5,500 |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $28,380 | 150 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,180 | — |
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.