Top Paying Jobs in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 91,900 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Anesthesiologists ($491,640), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($374,080), Physicians, All Other ($335,670). The cost of living index is 93.07 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,272/month.
$131K
Avg. median salary
93.07
Cost of living index
$1,272
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Louisville/Jefferson County
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.35/hr |
| 62 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $102K | $49.17/hr |
| 63 | Construction Managers | Management | $102K | $48.93/hr |
| 64 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $101K | $48.58/hr |
| 65 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $101K | $48.44/hr |
| 66 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.28/hr |
| 67 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.28/hr |
| 68 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.1/hr |
| 69 | Data Scientists | Technology | $100K | $48.07/hr |
| 70 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.74/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Louisville/Jefferson County
Cost of living vs. national average-6.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,272/mo
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