May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in West Kentucky
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
344 occupations
Across 344 occupations with published wages in West Kentucky, physicians, all other record the highest median at $430,260 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in West Kentucky
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $430,260 | 140 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $215,420 | 40 | |
| 3 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $156,550 | 30 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $151,250 | 110 | |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $147,460 | 80 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $135,850 | 100 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $132,280 | 240 | |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $130,000 | 50 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $127,510 | 60 | |
| 10 | Chemical Engineers | $127,310 | 60 | |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $115,490 | 60 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $112,980 | 280 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $112,510 | 100 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $111,190 | 270 | |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | $110,660 | 300 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $106,040 | 80 | |
| 17 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $104,990 | 40 | |
| 18 | Software Developers | $103,580 | 150 | |
| 19 | Optometrists | $103,530 | 30 | |
| 20 | Electrical Engineers | $103,120 | 100 | |
| 21 | Industrial Production Managers | $101,720 | 600 | |
| 22 | Mechanical Engineers | $100,360 | 150 | |
| 23 | Administrative Services Managers | $99,990 | 110 | |
| 24 | Materials Engineers | $99,530 | 40 | |
| 25 | Facilities Managers | $99,070 | 60 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 3,750 | $27,090 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,350 | $49,330 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,250 | $38,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,210 | $34,700 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,960 | $68,370 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,870 | $28,950 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,820 | $23,450 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,710 | $76,960 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,890 | $48,330 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,830 | $36,350 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $19,690 | 80 |
| Bartenders | $21,860 | 230 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,140 | 1,640 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,850 | 270 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,900 | 1,200 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $22,990 | 1,020 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $23,030 | 30 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $23,040 | 30 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,120 | 140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,450 | 2,820 |
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.