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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Bowling Green
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $63K | $30.16/hr |
| 82 | Fundraisers | Business & Finance | $62K | $30.03/hr |
| 83 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.74/hr |
| 84 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 85 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | Healthcare Support | $62K | $29.66/hr |
| 86 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $62K | $29.62/hr |
| 87 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 88 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 89 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 90 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $61K | $29.54/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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