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
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Highest paying careers in Lexington-Fayette
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Chief Executives | Management | $180K | $86.31/hr |
| 12 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $165K | $79.47/hr |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $161K | $77.62/hr |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $161K | $77.49/hr |
| 15 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $148K | $71.24/hr |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $144K | $69.31/hr |
| 17 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $140K | $67.35/hr |
| 18 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $139K | $66.85/hr |
| 19 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $139K | N/A |
| 20 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $139K | N/A |
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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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