SOC 41-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — Central Kentucky
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
In Central Kentucky, KY the median wage is $60,340.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Central Kentucky, KY the median wage is $60,340. That is 23.3% lower than the national median of $78,660. Pay ranges from under $49,080 at the tenth percentile to more than $115,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,070 to $104,030.
Employment stands at 390, or 2.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lexington records the highest median at $60,170. Of the 412 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 154th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,080 | −37.6% |
| 25th | $50,070 | −36.3% |
| Median (50th) | $60,340 | −23.3% |
| 75th | $104,030 | +32.3% |
| 90th | $115,110 | +46.3% |
| Mean | $84,540 | +7.5% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $60,170 | 660 | |
| 2 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $57,310 | 2,060 | |
| 3 | Owensboro | $55,260 | 120 | |
| 4 | Paducah | $54,800 | 120 | |
| 5 | Elizabethtown | $48,920 | 90 | |
| 6 | Bowling Green | $47,670 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $60,340 goes as far as $66,896 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,896US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,340 a year, 23.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,080 to $115,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington, at $60,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Central Kentucky, KY?
The median annual wage is $60,340, or $29.01 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 $78,660, so pay in Central Kentucky, KY is 23.3% 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 Central Kentucky, KY earns more than $115,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,080 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 Lexington, at $60,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Central 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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