East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 280 detailed occupations covering about 91,030 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 23.9% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Chief Executives $130,030 +49.7% 170
Pharmacists $129,530 -4.8% 440
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $127,840 -14.1% 50
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $109,450 +8.8% 70
Physician Assistants $103,490 -20.4% 70
Computer and Information Systems Managers $100,780 -40.5% 40
Therapists, All Other $100,650 +58.1% 50
Nurse Practitioners $97,820 -22.5% 420
Human Resources Managers $97,540 -28.5% 50
Financial Managers $95,620 -14.7% 220
Software Developers $93,200 -44.1% 80
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,020 +12.2% 140
Marketing Managers $90,660 -49.5% 30
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $88,480 -0.2% 50
Sales Managers $84,110 -37.8% 170
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $83,360 -19.4% 480
Construction Managers $82,960 -20.9% 40
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $82,910 +10.5% 120
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,910 -13.5% 40
Physical Therapists $81,390 -18.4% 150
Veterinarians $80,230 -32.6% 40
Civil Engineers $80,060 -52% 100
Occupational Therapists $79,720 -17.3% 90
Medical and Health Services Managers $79,000 -28.6% 790
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $78,820 -7.7% 270

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Cashiers 3,770 $21,410
Registered Nurses 3,060 $68,650
Fast Food and Counter Workers 2,610 $21,840
General and Operations Managers 2,490 $66,660
Retail Salespersons 2,240 $28,690
Customer Service Representatives 2,140 $32,570
Stockers and Order Fillers 2,070 $29,360
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,950 $53,050
Nursing Assistants 1,770 $29,980
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,660 $29,880
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 1,580 $31,900
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 1,550 $23,240
Cooks, Fast Food 1,550 $21,420
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,440 $25,340
Office Clerks, General 1,410 $30,550
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 1,360 $25,630
Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,350 $36,500
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,340 $37,170
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,300 $32,870
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,260 $28,450
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 1,180 $58,130
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,170 $46,120
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,130 $33,860
Pharmacy Technicians 1,110 $34,960
Medical Assistants 1,110 $33,170
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