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What are the top 10 highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data that looks at annual median wage, the top jobs in the commonwealth are concentrated in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career fields. Here’s a snapshot of the 10 highest median annual wage jobs across the state:

1. Family medicine physicians: $215,210

2. General pediatrics: $210,000

3. Nuclear engineers: $192,380

4. Chief executives: $157,790

5. Judges: $139,650

6. General dentists: $135,390

7. Medical dosimetrists (part of a radiation oncology team): $133,420

8. Podiatrists: $132,160

9. Pharmacists: $129,690

10. Architectural and engineering managers: $128,760

What are the 10 lowest-paying jobs in Kentucky?

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data that looks at annual median wage, the lowest-paid jobs in the commonwealth typically don’t require advanced education. Here’s a snapshot of the 10 lowest median annual wage jobs across the state:

1. Animal breeders: $20,960

2. Amusement and recreation attendants: $21,050

3. Waiters and waitresses: $21,060

4. Physical therapist aides: $21,310

5. Textile machine workers: $21,720

6. Fast-food cooks: $21,970

7. Ushers, lobby attendants and ticket takers: $22,240

8. Motor vehicle operators: $22,340

9. School bus monitors: $22,390

10. Bailiff (a legal officer, often in a courtroom): $22,500

According to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, in the KentuckianWorks region, which includes Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties, the top jobs based on the average annual wage are almost all representative of the medical field. Here’s a look at the top 10 highest average annual wage jobs in this region:

1. Orthopedic surgeons (not including pediatric): $430,464

2. All other surgeons: $417,073

3. Radiologists: $408,912

4. Anesthesiologists: $372,308

5. General internal medicine physicians: $370,308

6. All other physicians: $310,914

7. Psychiatrists: $307,262

8. Obstetrics and gynecologists: $292,355

9. Chief executives: $267,612

10. Family medicine physicians: $252,688

What is the top job and wage based on education level in Ky.?

According to Kentucky Center for Statistics data, here is average annual wage for the highest-paid job in each category of educational attainment that data is collected for in the state:

No formal education: Pipelayers, $66,500

High school diploma: Gambling managers, $123,230

Some college, but no degree: Computer user support specialists, $52,890

Associate’s degree: Air traffic controllers, $114,600

Postsecondary nondegree award: Commercial pilots, $131,810

Bachelor’s degree: Chief executive, $206,610

Master’s degree: Nurse anesthetist, $235,260

Doctoral or professional degree: Orthopedic surgeons (not including pediatric), $410,760

What are the best-paid job industries in Kentucky?

According to data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics, here is a look at the top 10 highest-paid job industries based on average annual wage in Jefferson County. The highest-paid job industries in Jefferson County mirror the highest-paid job industries across the state, with the average annual wage in Jefferson County being roughly $10,000 more than the state average:

1. Management of companies and enterprises: $130,901

2. Utilities: $118,089

3. Finance and insurance: $101,611

4. Mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction: $93,692

5. Wholesale trade: $84,347

6. Professional, scientific and technical services: $84,063

7. Information: $80,227

8. Manufacturing: $75,414

9. Transportation and warehousing: $74,660

10. Construction: $70,027