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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $137K | $65.99/hr |
| 22 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $137K | $65.64/hr |
| 23 | Financial Managers | Management | $136K | $65.27/hr |
| 24 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $132K | $63.68/hr |
| 25 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $130K | $62.69/hr |
| 26 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $129K | $62/hr |
| 27 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $129K | $61.98/hr |
| 28 | Managers, All Other | Management | $129K | $61.96/hr |
| 29 | Marketing Managers | Management | $127K | $61.08/hr |
| 30 | Sales Managers | Management | $125K | $60.03/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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