Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Lexington-Fayette, KY
Careers in Lexington, KY: pay and employment for 350 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 30460), which includes Lexington, Fayette and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Lexington city limits.
Quick answer
In the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan area (CBSA 30460), BLS OEWS counted 286,910 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $48,620 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($283,730), Pharmacist ($136,530), Financial Manager ($135,760). The largest occupations are Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (8,650), Operations Manager (8,100), Registered Nurse (8,070).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan area at 92.9 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 7% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$283,730 median · 820 employed
- Pharmacist$136,530 median · 1,060 employed
- Financial Manager$135,760 median · 940 employed
- Sales Manager$124,860 median · 950 employed
- Industrial Production Manager$124,230 median · 830 employed
- Software Engineer$123,510 median · 1,430 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$123,070 median · 540 employed
- Lawyer$111,040 median · 1,040 employed
- Principal$110,210 median · 620 employed
- Hospital Administrator$109,890 median · 1,260 employed
Largest occupations
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators8,650 employed · $59,730 median
- Operations Manager8,100 employed · $80,440 median
- Registered Nurse8,070 employed · $79,040 median
- Sales Associate7,810 employed · $30,100 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5,500 employed · $27,990 median
- Material Handler5,500 employed · $41,910 median
- Stocker5,430 employed · $37,080 median
- Cashier5,250 employed · $29,590 median
- Customer Service Representative5,200 employed · $39,160 median
- Server5,020 employed · $34,910 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,270 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$77,700 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$77,310 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,490 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,410 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$66,890 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Executive Assistant$64,840 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64,660 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Mail Carrier$62,090 median · No formal educational credential
- Plumber$61,870 median · High school diploma or equivalent
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Detailed pay for popular careers in Lexington, KY
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All 350 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $59,730U.S. $44,650 | $62,470 | 8,650 | n/a | n/a |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $80,440U.S. $105,770 | $102,360 | 8,100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $79,040U.S. $97,550 | $86,050 | 8,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $30,100U.S. $35,410 | $33,390 | 7,810 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $27,990U.S. $31,200 | $27,810 | 5,500 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $41,910U.S. $40,240 | $41,210 | 5,500 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $37,080U.S. $37,330 | $39,080 | 5,430 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $29,590U.S. $32,880 | $29,710 | 5,250 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $39,160U.S. $44,770 | $43,290 | 5,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $34,910U.S. $35,230 | $37,250 | 5,020 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $40,250U.S. $45,010 | $40,240 | 5,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $44,450U.S. $45,930 | $43,370 | 4,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $56,950U.S. $58,640 | $63,290 | 4,460 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $35,460U.S. $36,840 | $36,280 | 3,410 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $39,380U.S. $42,260 | $40,210 | 3,250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $44,910U.S. $49,590 | $48,310 | 3,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $48,000U.S. $50,670 | $49,780 | 3,120 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $59,300U.S. $69,500 | $64,580 | 3,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $26,840U.S. $30,890 | $26,180 | 3,040 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $35,190U.S. $35,800 | $36,570 | 2,990 | n/a | n/a |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $35,400U.S. $38,020 | $37,490 | 2,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $47,790U.S. $47,540 | $47,520 | 2,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61,460U.S. $63,970 | $62,910 | 2,420 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $36,350U.S. $44,080 | $41,010 | 2,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $34,590U.S. $35,360 | $35,770 | 2,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $27,340U.S. $35,320 | $29,230 | 2,310 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $35,970U.S. $37,390 | $34,740 | 2,300 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $40,370U.S. $45,690 | $42,550 | 2,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $44,870U.S. $48,520 | $48,600 | 2,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61,810U.S. $72,080 | $75,600 | 2,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $44,340U.S. $48,570 | $50,630 | 2,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $39,960U.S. $36,780 | $39,910 | 2,080 | n/a | n/a |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $84,520U.S. $102,320 | $91,950 | 2,020 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $50,690U.S. $69,990 | $66,420 | 1,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $42,810U.S. $44,860 | $49,480 | 1,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $76,410U.S. $74,450 | $77,660 | 1,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $77,780U.S. $83,680 | $84,220 | 1,830 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $46,300U.S. $47,120 | $46,370 | 1,810 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $30,830U.S. $35,510 | $32,360 | 1,780 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $43,690U.S. $45,260 | $44,060 | 1,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $64,850U.S. $72,040 | $67,000 | 1,540 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $46,080U.S. $50,620 | $49,260 | 1,530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $57,320U.S. $63,190 | $57,400 | 1,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $76,490U.S. $79,920 | $76,180 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $61,860 | not published | 1,460 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $123,510U.S. $135,980 | $128,480 | 1,430 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $36,470U.S. $37,450 | $37,830 | 1,410 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $33,970U.S. $38,010 | $33,940 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $64,660U.S. $59,650 | $63,710 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $40,700U.S. $45,750 | $44,940 | 1,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $30,640U.S. $34,340 | $36,730 | 1,340 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $36,800U.S. $39,150 | $38,900 | 1,340 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $60,070U.S. $62,890 | $63,030 | 1,330 | n/a | n/a |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $69,990U.S. $75,940 | $73,530 | 1,320 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $29,370U.S. $38,140 | $34,570 | 1,280 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $78,270U.S. $79,860 | $82,280 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $109,890U.S. $123,860 | $127,440 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $52,030U.S. $60,580 | $55,630 | 1,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $101,000U.S. $102,440 | $102,530 | 1,160 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $47,490U.S. $46,420 | $50,680 | 1,150 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $65,280U.S. $78,760 | $83,000 | 1,140 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $65,150U.S. $64,370 | $65,270 | 1,130 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61,720U.S. $76,210 | $67,010 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $136,530U.S. $140,910 | $136,080 | 1,060 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $111,040U.S. $159,670 | $128,950 | 1,040 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $63,780U.S. $59,550 | $64,090 | 1,030 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $59,870U.S. $69,280 | $69,350 | 980 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $59,710U.S. $62,930 | $60,180 | 980 | n/a | n/a |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $58,190U.S. $59,350 | $60,820 | 970 | n/a | n/a |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61,480U.S. $64,400 | $61,360 | 970 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $31,110U.S. $34,810 | $30,440 | 960 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $124,860U.S. $148,270 | $147,680 | 950 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $135,760U.S. $166,570 | $153,710 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $36,490U.S. $59,280 | $40,980 | 940 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $66,800U.S. $77,710 | $72,480 | 910 | n/a | n/a |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $27,920U.S. $31,200 | $28,100 | 910 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $103,820U.S. $104,110 | $106,220 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $76,390U.S. $83,050 | $81,590 | 890 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61,320U.S. $64,520 | $62,720 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $35,100U.S. $34,980 | $33,910 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $124,230U.S. $126,060 | $127,620 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $65,230U.S. $64,330 | $65,770 | 830 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $283,730U.S. $265,930 | $270,250 | 820 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61,870U.S. $63,800 | $66,710 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $95,500U.S. $105,850 | $95,760 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $58,560U.S. $59,850 | $59,260 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $34,410U.S. $35,830 | $34,930 | 760 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $48,690U.S. $48,070 | $50,580 | 750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $59,510U.S. $62,280 | $82,410 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $39,420U.S. $38,770 | $39,670 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $60,280U.S. $61,010 | $61,430 | 740 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $83,680U.S. $107,310 | $130,790 | 720 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $51,510U.S. $58,940 | $53,020 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $30,160U.S. $35,070 | $30,750 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $91,800U.S. $104,920 | $109,630 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $52,260U.S. $47,920 | $53,940 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $37,700U.S. $45,930 | $40,890 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $79,010U.S. $80,110 | $76,710 | 660 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,170U.S. $78,660 | $73,120 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,080U.S. $48,500 | $48,540 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $63,640U.S. $62,890 | $63,350 | 640 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $110,210U.S. $105,870 | $104,960 | 620 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $66,890U.S. $50,290 | $62,920 | 620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $50,770U.S. $69,990 | $58,250 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $103,090U.S. $100,840 | $107,360 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $77,700U.S. $95,320 | $78,570 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $100,810U.S. $114,990 | $119,200 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $94,710U.S. $102,760 | $95,920 | 590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $64,840U.S. $76,590 | $64,380 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $44,440U.S. $46,330 | $43,510 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $77,310U.S. $78,000 | $76,510 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $99,190U.S. $101,860 | $100,140 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $26,940U.S. $32,150 | $28,360 | 560 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $38,990U.S. $41,300 | $44,240 | 560 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $43,430U.S. $47,380 | $43,880 | 550 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $24,090U.S. $33,980 | $25,130 | 550 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $123,070U.S. $132,300 | $127,400 | 540 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $49,760U.S. $51,140 | $53,910 | 540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $32,720U.S. $36,560 | $35,540 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $29,230U.S. $35,790 | $37,880 | 530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $36,190U.S. $36,280 | $38,150 | 530 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $63,640U.S. $77,440 | $67,790 | 520 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $62,380U.S. $74,750 | $68,990 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $62,090U.S. $60,550 | $63,510 | 520 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $39,210U.S. $47,320 | $82,700 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Lexington-Fayette, KY | $42,930U.S. $43,030 | $41,340 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,730U.S. $42,290 | $57,970 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,450U.S. $65,120 | $64,400 | 480 | n/a | n/a |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,480U.S. $38,630 | $41,250 | 480 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,680U.S. $53,750 | $55,020 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $144,160U.S. $175,140 | $155,420 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,700U.S. $80,730 | $73,800 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $180,790U.S. $256,560 | $220,790 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,830U.S. $41,340 | $39,740 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,790U.S. $114,130 | $133,210 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,840U.S. $55,570 | $45,440 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,340U.S. $67,880 | $62,420 | 440 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,410U.S. $102,740 | $87,520 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,390U.S. $99,130 | $101,040 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,040U.S. $82,280 | $78,710 | 430 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,760U.S. $76,690 | $81,070 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,110U.S. $98,100 | $80,810 | 410 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,400U.S. $38,150 | $34,860 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,430U.S. $35,360 | $30,900 | 400 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $161,170U.S. $171,270 | $159,880 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,470U.S. $61,770 | $59,350 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,710U.S. $44,350 | $53,470 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,900U.S. $68,270 | $66,490 | 380 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,880U.S. $62,960 | $60,530 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,950U.S. $49,100 | $49,720 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,740U.S. $47,180 | $55,180 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,510U.S. $43,220 | $43,600 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,280U.S. $80,390 | $83,650 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,780U.S. $61,990 | $56,210 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,600U.S. $47,160 | $51,720 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $46,380 | not published | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,250U.S. $82,320 | $75,870 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,470U.S. $97,870 | $87,310 | 360 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,010U.S. $47,030 | $48,370 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,860U.S. $87,520 | $79,370 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,400U.S. $45,780 | $49,770 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,350U.S. $34,890 | $30,700 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,750U.S. $35,150 | $32,700 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,040U.S. $166,790 | $136,860 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,630U.S. $78,740 | $77,030 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,050U.S. $130,100 | $129,420 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,960U.S. $414,010 | $242,600 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,630U.S. $45,230 | $44,580 | 330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,330U.S. $36,670 | $41,790 | 330 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,120U.S. $37,290 | $35,530 | 330 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,870U.S. $141,900 | $131,400 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,090U.S. $50,890 | $55,340 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,820U.S. $100,330 | $93,310 | 320 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,300U.S. $49,230 | $57,220 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,500U.S. $68,020 | $62,100 | 310 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,730U.S. $68,380 | $61,020 | 310 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,950U.S. $62,680 | $64,310 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,930U.S. $46,800 | $44,940 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,230U.S. $135,880 | $118,940 | 300 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,460U.S. $37,160 | $34,540 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,170U.S. $36,670 | $34,040 | 300 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,990U.S. $81,370 | $90,840 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,170U.S. $77,640 | $67,660 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,640U.S. $42,910 | $50,860 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,070U.S. $39,390 | $43,190 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,560U.S. $50,020 | $49,140 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,510U.S. $64,050 | $77,860 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,840U.S. $107,230 | $105,720 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $179,520U.S. $213,990 | $251,620 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,850U.S. $149,280 | $136,820 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,230U.S. $72,550 | $77,240 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,190U.S. $129,180 | $107,190 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,640U.S. $99,280 | $96,650 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,950U.S. $90,150 | $87,190 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,440U.S. $74,260 | $64,150 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $242,700U.S. $236,590 | $237,660 | 270 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,870U.S. $64,650 | $62,970 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,790U.S. $62,470 | $61,090 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,500U.S. $48,700 | $46,010 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,630U.S. $74,690 | $66,940 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,290U.S. $79,870 | $64,530 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,820U.S. $58,040 | $51,870 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,140U.S. $49,690 | $44,360 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,460U.S. $90,360 | $59,770 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,620U.S. $52,260 | $44,800 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,470U.S. $48,250 | $48,170 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,560U.S. $69,390 | $72,890 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,640U.S. $66,150 | $59,880 | 250 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,670U.S. $64,950 | $65,640 | 250 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,570U.S. $78,620 | $74,180 | 250 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,770U.S. $66,140 | $76,850 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $165,300U.S. $210,040 | $173,670 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,150U.S. $47,700 | $46,600 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,550U.S. $48,590 | $47,310 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,740U.S. $59,050 | $49,990 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,280U.S. $61,160 | $55,620 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,510U.S. $54,920 | $51,390 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,840U.S. $134,050 | $113,350 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,570U.S. $46,850 | $57,620 | 240 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,660U.S. $44,470 | $45,650 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,880U.S. $50,340 | $52,870 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,730U.S. $49,400 | $50,630 | 240 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,040U.S. $65,510 | $61,750 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,280U.S. $60,020 | $48,230 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,460U.S. $120,230 | $96,060 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $273,190U.S. $391,490 | $269,170 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,150U.S. $45,570 | $41,280 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,630U.S. $55,440 | $51,060 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,270U.S. $76,400 | $66,260 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,140U.S. $93,530 | $73,790 | 220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,160U.S. $58,430 | $59,210 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,610U.S. $60,850 | $75,930 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,780U.S. $40,140 | $38,520 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,610U.S. $116,580 | $90,600 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,610U.S. $122,570 | $75,610 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $237,650U.S. $244,180 | $289,780 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $24,990U.S. $32,910 | $25,950 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,720U.S. $49,500 | $51,380 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,750U.S. $63,890 | $67,850 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,360U.S. $37,710 | $39,050 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,250U.S. $104,590 | $179,160 | 200 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,260U.S. $105,070 | $124,070 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,980U.S. $76,220 | $74,410 | 200 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,160U.S. $120,630 | $102,540 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,860U.S. $60,280 | $51,720 | 200 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,810U.S. $66,810 | $65,230 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,210U.S. $60,600 | $57,430 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,310U.S. $39,990 | $41,990 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,460U.S. $52,830 | $60,230 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,470U.S. $58,470 | $60,140 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,170U.S. $54,890 | $50,900 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,800U.S. $74,330 | $65,370 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,690U.S. $75,440 | $74,680 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,490U.S. $103,410 | $90,830 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,430U.S. $99,080 | $110,110 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,140U.S. $106,040 | $94,340 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,230U.S. $58,260 | $59,440 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,100U.S. $45,920 | $43,690 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,450U.S. $64,070 | $69,030 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,580U.S. $45,330 | $41,610 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,160U.S. $50,260 | $45,080 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,620U.S. $75,350 | $71,650 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,300U.S. $74,310 | $65,520 | 170 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,710U.S. $62,520 | $59,470 | 170 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,250U.S. $58,450 | $68,190 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,910U.S. $55,940 | $49,710 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,910U.S. $39,200 | $34,340 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,700U.S. $35,670 | $33,610 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,420U.S. $100,580 | $98,480 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,370U.S. $63,820 | $60,340 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,990U.S. $170,950 | $128,490 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $148,180U.S. $335,550 | $188,280 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,790U.S. $60,070 | $60,590 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,250U.S. $39,070 | $44,080 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,770U.S. $78,190 | $64,960 | 150 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,550U.S. $51,850 | $53,990 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,830U.S. $84,620 | $94,420 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,670U.S. $78,760 | $76,410 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,770U.S. $48,560 | $47,180 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,600U.S. $42,240 | $39,290 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,690U.S. $50,610 | $50,250 | 150 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,000U.S. $42,360 | $42,690 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,380U.S. $43,960 | $31,300 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,440U.S. $51,610 | $52,670 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,820U.S. $106,660 | $117,220 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,910U.S. $148,080 | $134,390 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,650U.S. $59,300 | $49,670 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,500U.S. $88,940 | $80,220 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,490U.S. $130,220 | $106,060 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,160U.S. $66,120 | $62,930 | 140 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,870U.S. $61,560 | $82,400 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,760U.S. $78,580 | $75,290 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,200U.S. $67,190 | $67,900 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $558,180U.S. $496,010 | $375,750 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,450U.S. $38,100 | $35,440 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,870U.S. $50,960 | $47,080 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,700U.S. $47,810 | $51,660 | 140 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,240U.S. $65,700 | $65,380 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,850U.S. $100,390 | $99,180 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,590U.S. $104,000 | $82,180 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,560U.S. $54,240 | $52,820 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,740U.S. $79,940 | $92,570 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,070U.S. $80,260 | $70,540 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,950U.S. $58,100 | $54,860 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,070U.S. $292,910 | $203,840 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,220U.S. $45,130 | $40,360 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,900U.S. $40,410 | $43,380 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,040U.S. $35,880 | $37,030 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,810U.S. $38,950 | $40,510 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,350U.S. $50,580 | $52,360 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,670U.S. $53,040 | $52,640 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,670U.S. $78,210 | $65,270 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,730U.S. $94,160 | $97,200 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,230U.S. $74,510 | $76,900 | 120 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,640U.S. $91,240 | $74,890 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,040U.S. $95,990 | $81,050 | 120 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,070U.S. $71,900 | $92,460 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,320U.S. $60,170 | $68,260 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,790U.S. $420,860 | $137,680 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,930U.S. $96,590 | $86,000 | 120 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,310U.S. $47,260 | $50,550 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,900U.S. $93,790 | $98,920 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,330U.S. $49,230 | $52,730 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,720U.S. $35,060 | $31,780 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,160U.S. $46,570 | $47,370 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,490U.S. $104,620 | $90,600 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,400U.S. $122,930 | $103,040 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,680U.S. $80,340 | $82,530 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,280U.S. $44,580 | $35,460 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,240U.S. $45,250 | $45,670 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,260U.S. $44,390 | $53,870 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,590U.S. $59,320 | $65,480 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,820U.S. $57,020 | $55,100 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,030U.S. $39,630 | $39,790 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,920U.S. $48,990 | $45,830 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $161,450U.S. $167,220 | $148,840 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,530U.S. $95,420 | $69,540 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,370U.S. $161,740 | $116,080 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,830U.S. $107,110 | $115,690 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,520U.S. $71,550 | $69,680 | 100 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,170U.S. $60,390 | $62,460 | 100 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,150U.S. $43,350 | $33,430 | 100 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,330U.S. $66,800 | $115,640 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,940U.S. $48,430 | $52,560 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,100U.S. $46,170 | $42,440 | 100 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,890U.S. $39,280 | $37,580 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,310U.S. $42,670 | $41,820 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,280U.S. $48,690 | $48,520 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $42,290 | not published | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Lexington-Fayette, KY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,150U.S. $50,690 | $53,400 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Lexington, KY
- BLS source geography
- Lexington-Fayette, KY
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 30460
- States
- Kentucky
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Lexington, KY?
In the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan area (CBSA 30460), BLS OEWS counted 286,910 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $48,620 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($283,730), Pharmacist ($136,530), Financial Manager ($135,760).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 30460), which includes Lexington, Fayette and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Lexington city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 30460). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs lexington ky”, “high paying jobs in lexington ky”, “careers in lexington ky” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).