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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $109K | $52.21/hr |
| 52 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $108K | $51.96/hr |
| 53 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $108K | $51.84/hr |
| 54 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $50.91/hr |
| 55 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
| 56 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $105K | $50.33/hr |
| 57 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $104K | $50.24/hr |
| 58 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $104K | $49.92/hr |
| 59 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $49.91/hr |
| 60 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.56/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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