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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.19/hr |
| 72 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $97K | $46.56/hr |
| 73 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $96K | $46.22/hr |
| 74 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $96K | $46.07/hr |
| 75 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $96K | $45.91/hr |
| 76 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.54/hr |
| 77 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $94K | $45.02/hr |
| 78 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $93K | $44.91/hr |
| 79 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $92K | $44.42/hr |
| 80 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $92K | $44.17/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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