May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Owensboro
Owensboro, KY
197 occupations
Across 197 occupations with published wages in Owensboro, physicians, all other record the highest median at $401,180 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Owensboro
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,490 | $29,030 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,200 | $73,460 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,180 | $36,100 |
| Cashiers | 1,130 | $27,870 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,130 | $39,380 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,080 | $26,750 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 980 | $61,250 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 980 | $31,210 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 920 | $45,260 |
| Nursing Assistants | 890 | $39,020 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Advisors | $18,370 | — |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,260 | 620 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,350 | 120 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,050 | 150 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,690 | 50 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $25,980 | 150 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,750 | 1,080 |
| Bartenders | $26,810 | 160 |
| Recreation Workers | $27,000 | 150 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,130 | 460 |
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.