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.
$125K
Avg. median salary
92.89
Cost of living index
$1,272
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Lexington-Fayette
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $85K | $40.82/hr |
| 92 | Neurologists | Healthcare | $85K | $40.75/hr |
| 93 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $85K | $40.63/hr |
| 94 | Data Scientists | Technology | $84K | $40.6/hr |
| 95 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $84K | $40.46/hr |
| 96 | Credit Analysts | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.45/hr |
| 97 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $84K | $40.35/hr |
| 98 | Teachers and Instructors, All Other | Education | $84K | N/A |
| 99 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $84K | N/A |
| 100 | Tool and Die Makers | Production & Manufacturing | $84K | $40.15/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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