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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $96K | $45.94/hr |
| 32 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $94K | $45.24/hr |
| 33 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.03/hr |
| 34 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $90K | $43.42/hr |
| 35 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $85K | $40.74/hr |
| 36 | Social Science Research Assistants | Science | $85K | $40.71/hr |
| 37 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $85K | N/A |
| 38 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $84K | $40.5/hr |
| 39 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $83K | N/A |
| 40 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $83K | $39.84/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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