Top Paying Jobs in Lexington-Fayette, KY
Lexington-Fayette, KY has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 31,120 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($558,180), Physicians, All Other ($283,730), Anesthesiologists ($273,190). The cost of living index is 92.89 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,272/month.
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Avg. median salary
92.89
Cost of living index
$1,272
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Highest paying careers in Lexington-Fayette
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | Healthcare | $558K | $268.36/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $284K | $136.41/hr |
| 3 | Anesthesiologists | Healthcare | $273K | $131.34/hr |
| 4 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $256K | $123.19/hr |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $243K | $116.68/hr |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $238K | $114.25/hr |
| 7 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $221K | N/A |
| 8 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $209K | N/A |
| 9 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $182K | $87.74/hr |
| 10 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $181K | $86.92/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-7.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,272/mo
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