May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in South Central Kentucky
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
365 occupations
Across 365 occupations with published wages in South Central Kentucky, physicians, all other record the highest median at $394,530 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in South Central Kentucky
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $394,530 | 240 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $374,680 | 80 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $221,580 | 60 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $181,120 | 150 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $159,260 | 120 | |
| 6 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $141,750 | 60 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $134,310 | 100 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $130,560 | 450 | |
| 9 | Dentists, General | $130,000 | 90 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,010 | 160 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $126,470 | 60 | |
| 12 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $123,400 | 70 | |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | $119,910 | 450 | |
| 14 | Administrative Services Managers | $119,170 | 170 | |
| 15 | Sales Managers | $115,440 | 380 | |
| 16 | Financial Managers | $114,300 | 370 | |
| 17 | Optometrists | $114,110 | 40 | |
| 18 | Electrical Engineers | $112,260 | 70 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $111,200 | 110 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $109,330 | 280 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $105,380 | 90 | |
| 22 | Industrial Production Managers | $104,010 | 530 | |
| 23 | Physician Assistants | $103,490 | 120 | |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | $103,170 | 320 | |
| 25 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $102,590 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,390 | $35,710 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 5,080 | $39,690 |
| Cashiers | 4,610 | $27,500 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,380 | $28,060 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,310 | $37,350 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,770 | $78,630 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,770 | $22,320 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,730 | $68,240 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,510 | $36,890 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,350 | $36,350 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $18,720 | 80 |
| School Bus Monitors | $20,270 | 120 |
| Floral Designers | $21,310 | 50 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,320 | 3,770 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,810 | 90 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $22,840 | 30 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $23,020 | 490 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,150 | 1,820 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $23,370 | 1,210 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,440 | 2,000 |
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.