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.
$86K
Avg. median salary
90.18
Cost of living index
$1,153
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Bowling Green
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $118K | $56.93/hr |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $118K | $56.92/hr |
| 13 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $115K | $55.28/hr |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $113K | $54.31/hr |
| 15 | Facilities Managers | Management | $113K | $54.22/hr |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | Management | $107K | $51.66/hr |
| 17 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $104K | N/A |
| 18 | Construction Managers | Management | $101K | $48.75/hr |
| 19 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.69/hr |
| 20 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.49/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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