SOC 13-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Financial and Investment Analysts — East Kentucky
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in East Kentucky, KY is $92,590 per year, 9.9% below the national median of $102,740.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in East Kentucky, KY is $92,590 per year, 9.9% below the national median of $102,740. Pay ranges from under $49,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $162,600 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $61,380 to $104,430.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Bowling Green leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $97,180. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 23rd of 252 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,750 | −51.6% |
| 25th | $61,380 | −40.3% |
| Median (50th) | $92,590 | −9.9% |
| 75th | $104,430 | +1.6% |
| 90th | $162,600 | +58.3% |
| Mean | $93,910 | −8.6% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green | $97,180 | 50 | |
| 2 | Elizabethtown | $90,260 | 40 | |
| 3 | Owensboro | $83,800 | 50 | |
| 4 | Lexington | $81,410 | 430 | |
| 5 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $77,700 | 1,200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $92,590 goes as far as $102,650 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$92,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,650US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,590 a year, 9.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,750 to $162,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bowling Green, at $97,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in East Kentucky, KY?
The median annual wage is $92,590, or $44.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,740, so pay in East Kentucky, KY is 9.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in East Kentucky, KY earns more than $162,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bowling Green, at $97,180 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in East Kentucky, KY. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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