Top Paying Jobs in Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green, KY has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 19,910 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($407,570), Chief Executives ($164,080), Pharmacists ($134,980). The cost of living index is 90.18 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,153/month.
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Avg. median salary
90.18
Cost of living index
$1,153
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Highest paying careers in Bowling Green
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $408K | $195.95/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $164K | $78.89/hr |
| 3 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $135K | $64.9/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $133K | $63.72/hr |
| 5 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $132K | $63.41/hr |
| 6 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $131K | $63.05/hr |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $127K | $61.03/hr |
| 8 | Sales Managers | Management | $126K | $60.8/hr |
| 9 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $125K | $60.18/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $119K | $57.27/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-9.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,153/mo
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