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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Surgical Assistants | Healthcare | $102K | $49.2/hr |
| 62 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $102K | $49.13/hr |
| 63 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $102K | $49.07/hr |
| 64 | Database Architects | Technology | $102K | $48.82/hr |
| 65 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $101K | $48.72/hr |
| 66 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.56/hr |
| 67 | Insurance Underwriters | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.55/hr |
| 68 | Construction Managers | Management | $101K | $48.47/hr |
| 69 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $100K | $47.96/hr |
| 70 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.69/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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