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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $101K | N/A |
| 22 | Software Developers | Technology | $101K | $48.39/hr |
| 23 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.64/hr |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | Management | $98K | $46.98/hr |
| 25 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $97K | $46.76/hr |
| 26 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $97K | $46.72/hr |
| 27 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $97K | $46.71/hr |
| 28 | Lawyers | Legal | $97K | $46.55/hr |
| 29 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.28/hr |
| 30 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $96K | $45.97/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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