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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $124K | $59.73/hr |
| 32 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $124K | $59.52/hr |
| 33 | Software Developers | Technology | $124K | $59.38/hr |
| 34 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $123K | $59.31/hr |
| 35 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $123K | $59.17/hr |
| 36 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $123K | $59.06/hr |
| 37 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $121K | N/A |
| 38 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $115K | $55.28/hr |
| 39 | Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $114K | N/A |
| 40 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $113K | $54.23/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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