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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $82K | $39.56/hr |
| 42 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $81K | $39.09/hr |
| 43 | Chemists | Science | $81K | $38.84/hr |
| 44 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $79K | $38.16/hr |
| 45 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $79K | $38.06/hr |
| 46 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $79K | $38.04/hr |
| 47 | Millwrights | Repair & Maintenance | $77K | $37.25/hr |
| 48 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $77K | $37.23/hr |
| 49 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $77K | $36.96/hr |
| 50 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $76K | $36.58/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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