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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $92K | $44.14/hr |
| 82 | Web Developers | Technology | $91K | $43.88/hr |
| 83 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $91K | $43.74/hr |
| 84 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $91K | $43.68/hr |
| 85 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $90K | $43.14/hr |
| 86 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $89K | N/A |
| 87 | Database Administrators | Technology | $88K | $42.54/hr |
| 88 | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | Science | $88K | $42.24/hr |
| 89 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $87K | $42.05/hr |
| 90 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $86K | N/A |
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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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