Hourly Wages in Kentucky: All Occupations (2025)

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What's the median hourly wage for jobs in Kentucky? Compare hourly rates across 649+ occupations in Kentucky, based on 2025 BLS data. See median, entry-level (P10), and experienced (P90) hourly rates.

649
Jobs in KY
$31/hr
State Median Hourly
2025
BLS Data Year

Top 10: Highest-Paying Hourly Jobs in Kentucky

These occupations offer the highest median hourly wages in Kentucky. Click any job to see detailed state-specific hourly wage data, percentile breakdowns, and annual salary equivalents.

#1 in KY
Cardiologists
Median Hourly Rate
$268/hr
#2 in KY
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Median Hourly Rate
$168/hr
#3 in KY
Anesthesiologists
Median Hourly Rate
$167/hr
#4 in KY
Neurologists
Median Hourly Rate
$162/hr
#5 in KY
Physicians, Pathologists
Median Hourly Rate
$155/hr
#6 in KY
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Median Hourly Rate
$152/hr
#7 in KY
Radiologists
Median Hourly Rate
$134/hr
#8 in KY
Family Medicine Physicians
Median Hourly Rate
$119/hr
#9 in KY
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Median Hourly Rate
$116/hr
#10 in KY
Psychiatrists
Median Hourly Rate
$114/hr

All 649 Jobs by Hourly Wage in Kentucky

Complete list of all occupations in Kentucky sorted by median hourly wage (highest to lowest). Click any job to view Kentucky-specific wage data, percentile breakdowns, and annual salary equivalents.

# Job Title Median Hourly Annual Equiv. P10 Hourly P90 Hourly
1 Cardiologists $268/hr $558,180 $104/hr $300/hr
2 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $168/hr $350,950 $87/hr $196/hr
3 Anesthesiologists $167/hr $347,960 $51/hr $236/hr
4 Neurologists $162/hr $338,850 $35/hr $222/hr
5 Physicians, Pathologists $155/hr $324,390 $100/hr $164/hr
6 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $152/hr $317,110 $31/hr $192/hr
7 Radiologists $134/hr $279,990 $39/hr $361/hr
8 Family Medicine Physicians $119/hr $248,730 $52/hr $234/hr
9 General Internal Medicine Physicians $116/hr $241,530 $35/hr $219/hr
10 Psychiatrists $114/hr $237,770 $35/hr $173/hr
11 Nurse Anesthetists $106/hr $222,520 $91/hr $139/hr
12 Podiatrists $96/hr $201,260 $26/hr $194/hr
13 Dermatologists $94/hr $195,830 $59/hr $227/hr
14 Physicists $86/hr $180,910 $31/hr $135/hr
15 Chief Executives $86/hr $179,530 $35/hr $224/hr
16 Pediatricians, General $84/hr $175,690 $31/hr $162/hr
17 Emergency Medicine Physicians $81/hr $169,390 $59/hr $152/hr
18 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $72/hr $150,650 $47/hr $75/hr
19 Architectural and Engineering Managers $71/hr $147,680 $54/hr $96/hr
20 Law Teachers, Postsecondary $67/hr $140,820 $20/hr $123/hr
21 Computer and Information Systems Managers $67/hr $140,360 $41/hr $104/hr
22 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66/hr $139,110 $30/hr $86/hr
23 Sociologists $65/hr $136,870 $49/hr $78/hr
24 Pharmacists $65/hr $136,530 $40/hr $81/hr
25 Dentists, General $64/hr $134,160 $21/hr $165/hr
26 Financial Managers $62/hr $130,650 $39/hr $107/hr
27 Commercial Pilots $62/hr $129,990 $39/hr $170/hr
28 Marketing Managers $61/hr $128,930 $37/hr $98/hr
29 Optometrists $61/hr $128,860 $39/hr $122/hr
30 Sales Managers $61/hr $128,650 $32/hr $113/hr
31 Air Traffic Controllers $61/hr $127,800 $31/hr $81/hr
32 Natural Sciences Managers $60/hr $126,440 $26/hr $95/hr
33 Aerospace Engineers $60/hr $126,130 $48/hr $82/hr
34 Database Architects $60/hr $125,400 $35/hr $83/hr
35 Fundraising Managers $59/hr $124,770 $38/hr $94/hr
36 Purchasing Managers $59/hr $124,350 $36/hr $83/hr
37 Airfield Operations Specialists $59/hr $123,290 $26/hr $78/hr
38 Nurse Practitioners $59/hr $122,870 $46/hr $78/hr
39 Human Resources Managers $58/hr $121,460 $36/hr $93/hr
40 Physician Assistants $58/hr $120,760 $38/hr $77/hr
41 Ship Engineers $57/hr $120,550 $38/hr $58/hr
42 Actuaries $57/hr $120,400 $41/hr $103/hr
43 Chemical Engineers $56/hr $117,170 $42/hr $77/hr
44 Computer Hardware Engineers $55/hr $116,200 $34/hr $61/hr
45 Education Administrators, Postsecondary $54/hr $114,310 $37/hr $110/hr
46 Compensation and Benefits Managers $54/hr $114,290 $38/hr $93/hr
47 Training and Development Managers $54/hr $112,750 $29/hr $90/hr
48 Statisticians $54/hr $112,520 $35/hr $70/hr
49 Public Relations Managers $54/hr $112,320 $35/hr $82/hr
50 Industrial Production Managers $53/hr $112,250 $35/hr $90/hr
51 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $53/hr $110,810 $31/hr $105/hr
52 Software Developers $52/hr $109,010 $36/hr $80/hr
53 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $51/hr $107,760 $34/hr $83/hr
54 Environmental Engineers $51/hr $107,520 $36/hr $75/hr
55 Advertising and Promotions Managers $51/hr $107,030 $29/hr $71/hr
56 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $51/hr $106,250 $18/hr $112/hr
57 Power Distributors and Dispatchers $50/hr $105,600 $31/hr $67/hr
58 Gambling Managers $50/hr $105,340 $21/hr $79/hr
59 Veterinarians $50/hr $104,100 $21/hr $81/hr
60 Computer Network Architects $49/hr $103,740 $30/hr $80/hr
61 Information Security Analysts $49/hr $103,630 $31/hr $75/hr
62 Medical and Health Services Managers $49/hr $103,450 $28/hr $104/hr
63 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $49/hr $103,300 $36/hr $67/hr
64 Atmospheric and Space Scientists $49/hr $103,240 $26/hr $80/hr
65 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $49/hr $102,140 $34/hr $81/hr
66 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $49/hr $101,940 $16/hr $217/hr
67 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $48/hr $101,860 $29/hr $70/hr
68 Lawyers $48/hr $101,550 $30/hr $89/hr
69 Mechanical Engineers $48/hr $101,050 $31/hr $67/hr
70 Civil Engineers $48/hr $100,930 $31/hr $69/hr
71 Facilities Managers $48/hr $100,720 $28/hr $80/hr
72 Physical Therapists $48/hr $100,710 $35/hr $61/hr
73 Materials Engineers $48/hr $100,620 $40/hr $63/hr
74 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $48/hr $100,340 $28/hr $84/hr
75 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $48/hr $99,920 $36/hr $62/hr
76 Genetic Counselors $47/hr $99,770 $38/hr $54/hr
77 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $47/hr $99,140 $23/hr $84/hr
78 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $47/hr $98,860 $37/hr $53/hr
79 Food Scientists and Technologists $47/hr $98,710 $22/hr $66/hr
80 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $47/hr $98,570 $43/hr $53/hr
81 Electrical Engineers $47/hr $98,550 $30/hr $66/hr
82 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $47/hr $97,950 $27/hr $50/hr
83 Radiation Therapists $47/hr $97,760 $26/hr $61/hr
84 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $46/hr $97,680 $29/hr $62/hr
85 Occupational Therapists $46/hr $97,650 $34/hr $57/hr
86 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $46/hr $97,640 $23/hr $95/hr
87 Chemical Plant and System Operators $46/hr $97,550 $35/hr $65/hr
88 Construction Managers $46/hr $97,020 $25/hr $94/hr
89 Industrial Engineers $46/hr $96,820 $31/hr $65/hr
90 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $46/hr $95,830 $29/hr $86/hr
91 Management Analysts $45/hr $95,630 $28/hr $66/hr
92 Nuclear Medicine Technologists $45/hr $95,470 $36/hr $56/hr
93 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $45/hr $95,360 $37/hr $58/hr
94 Computer Systems Analysts $45/hr $95,090 $27/hr $83/hr
95 Computer Programmers $45/hr $94,850 $29/hr $67/hr
96 Power Plant Operators $44/hr $93,400 $32/hr $56/hr
97 Audiologists $44/hr $92,520 $29/hr $68/hr
98 Data Scientists $44/hr $91,760 $29/hr $75/hr
99 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $43/hr $91,230 $30/hr $55/hr
100 Sales Engineers $43/hr $90,190 $30/hr $72/hr
101 Database Administrators $42/hr $87,390 $22/hr $67/hr
102 Network and Computer Systems Administrators $41/hr $87,020 $26/hr $82/hr
103 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $41/hr $86,790 $26/hr $59/hr
104 Acupuncturists $40/hr $85,130 $40/hr $48/hr
105 Surgical Assistants $40/hr $84,600 $22/hr $74/hr
106 Chemists $40/hr $84,090 $26/hr $60/hr
107 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $40/hr $84,100 $24/hr $79/hr
108 Transportation Inspectors $40/hr $83,970 $20/hr $65/hr
109 Operations Research Analysts $40/hr $83,850 $28/hr $62/hr
110 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $40/hr $83,730 $23/hr $62/hr
111 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $40/hr $83,680 $24/hr $109/hr
112 Speech-Language Pathologists $40/hr $83,550 $30/hr $58/hr
113 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $40/hr $83,470 $22/hr $67/hr
114 Web Developers $39/hr $82,630 $25/hr $62/hr
115 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $39/hr $82,550 $28/hr $78/hr
116 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $39/hr $82,200 $31/hr $48/hr
117 Chiropractors $39/hr $81,740 $17/hr $57/hr
118 Project Management Specialists $39/hr $81,700 $25/hr $63/hr
119 Financial and Investment Analysts $39/hr $81,660 $24/hr $65/hr
120 Technical Writers $38/hr $81,070 $26/hr $57/hr
121 Registered Nurses $38/hr $81,040 $30/hr $53/hr
122 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $38/hr $80,390 $26/hr $59/hr
123 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $38/hr $80,270 $18/hr $66/hr
124 Business Teachers, Postsecondary $38/hr $80,140 $18/hr $84/hr
125 Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $38/hr $80,130 $19/hr $66/hr
126 Insurance Underwriters $38/hr $79,830 $22/hr $66/hr
127 General and Operations Managers $38/hr $79,370 $19/hr $85/hr
128 Credit Analysts $38/hr $79,290 $24/hr $62/hr
129 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $38/hr $79,100 $21/hr $61/hr
130 Electrical and Electronics Drafters $38/hr $79,050 $23/hr $45/hr
131 Dental Hygienists $37/hr $78,830 $29/hr $47/hr
132 Epidemiologists $37/hr $78,810 $27/hr $46/hr
133 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $37/hr $78,670 $18/hr $84/hr
134 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $37/hr $78,670 $24/hr $51/hr
135 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $37/hr $77,990 $23/hr $47/hr
136 Locomotive Engineers $37/hr $77,620 $29/hr $47/hr
137 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $37/hr $77,580 $26/hr $78/hr
138 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $37/hr $77,510 $21/hr $55/hr
139 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $37/hr $77,020 $22/hr $49/hr
140 Web and Digital Interface Designers $37/hr $77,000 $25/hr $58/hr
141 Social and Community Service Managers $37/hr $76,960 $22/hr $57/hr
142 Budget Analysts $36/hr $76,860 $28/hr $54/hr
143 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $36/hr $76,760 $22/hr $59/hr
144 Maintenance Workers, Machinery $36/hr $76,710 $23/hr $78/hr
145 Financial Examiners $36/hr $76,260 $24/hr $65/hr
146 Art Directors $36/hr $76,160 $20/hr $58/hr
147 Commercial and Industrial Designers $36/hr $76,100 $24/hr $50/hr
148 Signal and Track Switch Repairers $36/hr $75,870 $25/hr $36/hr
149 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $36/hr $75,620 $25/hr $40/hr
150 School Psychologists $36/hr $75,370 $29/hr $54/hr
151 Accountants and Auditors $36/hr $75,270 $24/hr $58/hr
152 Hearing Aid Specialists $36/hr $75,200 $17/hr $50/hr
153 Cost Estimators $36/hr $74,880 $22/hr $57/hr
154 Boilermakers $35/hr $74,810 $28/hr $42/hr
155 Emergency Management Directors $35/hr $74,730 $19/hr $52/hr
156 Biochemists and Biophysicists $35/hr $74,710 $27/hr $95/hr
157 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $35/hr $74,690 $7/hr $64/hr
158 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $35/hr $74,640 $28/hr $62/hr
159 Financial Risk Specialists $35/hr $74,640 $23/hr $51/hr
160 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $35/hr $74,520 $20/hr $53/hr
161 Sound Engineering Technicians $35/hr $74,100 $23/hr $38/hr
162 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $35/hr $73,840 $25/hr $48/hr
163 Labor Relations Specialists $35/hr $73,550 $18/hr $47/hr
164 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $35/hr $73,490 $22/hr $47/hr
165 Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $35/hr $73,460 $22/hr $50/hr
166 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $35/hr $73,320 $23/hr $63/hr
167 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $35/hr $73,120 $22/hr $35/hr
168 Respiratory Therapists $34/hr $72,750 $28/hr $44/hr
169 Roof Bolters, Mining $34/hr $72,510 $34/hr $34/hr
170 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $34/hr $72,490 $21/hr $50/hr
171 Anthropologists and Archeologists $34/hr $72,230 $20/hr $51/hr
172 Conservation Scientists $34/hr $71,980 $21/hr $51/hr
173 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $34/hr $71,920 $22/hr $50/hr
174 Surveyors $34/hr $71,840 $18/hr $48/hr
175 Detectives and Criminal Investigators $34/hr $71,670 $24/hr $71/hr
176 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $34/hr $71,470 $22/hr $50/hr
177 Economists $34/hr $71,400 $28/hr $59/hr
178 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $34/hr $71,040 $23/hr $45/hr
179 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $33/hr $70,630 $22/hr $63/hr
180 Millwrights $33/hr $70,610 $23/hr $41/hr
181 Food Service Managers $33/hr $70,410 $19/hr $49/hr
182 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $33/hr $69,670 $24/hr $47/hr
183 Dietitians and Nutritionists $33/hr $69,520 $15/hr $43/hr
184 Compliance Officers $33/hr $69,240 $20/hr $52/hr
185 Human Resources Specialists $33/hr $69,010 $21/hr $51/hr
186 Mechanical Drafters $33/hr $68,880 $24/hr $46/hr
187 Landscape Architects $32/hr $68,460 $19/hr $51/hr
188 Logisticians $32/hr $68,420 $23/hr $51/hr
189 Fundraisers $32/hr $68,270 $20/hr $51/hr
190 Helpers--Extraction Workers $32/hr $68,020 $32/hr $33/hr
191 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $32/hr $67,920 $21/hr $75/hr
192 Soil and Plant Scientists $32/hr $67,340 $27/hr $51/hr
193 Personal Financial Advisors $32/hr $67,150 $21/hr $135/hr
194 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $32/hr $66,830 $24/hr $34/hr
195 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $32/hr $66,770 $13/hr $42/hr
196 Tool and Die Makers $32/hr $66,570 $22/hr $43/hr
197 Microbiologists $31/hr $66,500 $26/hr $59/hr
198 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $31/hr $66,440 $18/hr $33/hr
199 Social Science Research Assistants $31/hr $66,390 $21/hr $51/hr
200 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $31/hr $65,820 $22/hr $62/hr
201 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $31/hr $65,630 $21/hr $51/hr
202 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $31/hr $65,580 $18/hr $46/hr
203 Health Education Specialists $31/hr $65,370 $21/hr $47/hr
204 Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $31/hr $65,270 $23/hr $48/hr
205 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $31/hr $65,260 $19/hr $49/hr
206 Buyers and Purchasing Agents $31/hr $65,240 $20/hr $50/hr
207 Occupational Therapy Assistants $31/hr $65,230 $24/hr $37/hr
208 Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $31/hr $65,200 $22/hr $40/hr
209 Hydrologic Technicians $31/hr $65,170 $21/hr $46/hr
210 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $31/hr $65,090 $19/hr $51/hr
211 Urban and Regional Planners $31/hr $65,000 $23/hr $51/hr
212 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $31/hr $64,980 $24/hr $52/hr
213 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $31/hr $64,890 $19/hr $49/hr
214 Food Science Technicians $31/hr $64,770 $20/hr $40/hr
215 Orthotists and Prosthetists $31/hr $64,730 $29/hr $48/hr
216 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $31/hr $64,690 $19/hr $45/hr
217 History Teachers, Postsecondary $31/hr $64,600 $19/hr $52/hr
218 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $31/hr $64,570 $20/hr $32/hr
219 Industrial Machinery Mechanics $31/hr $64,560 $22/hr $41/hr
220 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $30/hr $64,440 $17/hr $50/hr
221 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $30/hr $64,350 $19/hr $47/hr
222 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $30/hr $64,280 $17/hr $63/hr
223 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $30/hr $64,160 $21/hr $45/hr
224 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $30/hr $64,120 $21/hr $47/hr
225 Healthcare Social Workers $30/hr $64,080 $20/hr $41/hr
226 Structural Iron and Steel Workers $30/hr $64,060 $23/hr $47/hr
227 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $30/hr $64,010 $20/hr $43/hr
228 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary $30/hr $63,660 $23/hr $44/hr
229 Instructional Coordinators $30/hr $63,640 $20/hr $49/hr
230 Commercial Divers $30/hr $63,550 $18/hr $40/hr
231 Historians $30/hr $63,530 $20/hr $47/hr
232 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $30/hr $63,180 $19/hr $47/hr
233 Transportation Security Screeners $30/hr $63,130 $22/hr $33/hr
234 Gas Plant Operators $30/hr $63,070 $19/hr $46/hr
235 Athletes and Sports Competitors $30/hr $63,020 $18/hr $66/hr
236 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $30/hr $62,980 $19/hr $44/hr
237 First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $30/hr $62,780 $17/hr $42/hr
238 Postal Service Clerks $30/hr $62,610 $20/hr $36/hr
239 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $30/hr $62,410 $21/hr $44/hr
240 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $29/hr $62,380 $16/hr $50/hr
241 Film and Video Editors $29/hr $62,330 $21/hr $40/hr
242 Loan Officers $29/hr $62,090 $20/hr $59/hr
243 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers $29/hr $62,070 $23/hr $49/hr
244 First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $29/hr $62,030 $17/hr $44/hr
245 Crane and Tower Operators $29/hr $62,000 $19/hr $43/hr
246 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $29/hr $61,950 $22/hr $39/hr
247 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $29/hr $61,560 $22/hr $40/hr
248 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $29/hr $61,480 $18/hr $49/hr
249 Physical Therapist Assistants $29/hr $61,480 $13/hr $38/hr
250 Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $29/hr $61,470 $20/hr $37/hr
251 Forensic Science Technicians $29/hr $61,470 $23/hr $35/hr
252 Education Teachers, Postsecondary $29/hr $61,450 $17/hr $50/hr
253 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $29/hr $61,450 $21/hr $44/hr
254 Training and Development Specialists $29/hr $61,390 $18/hr $49/hr
255 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $29/hr $61,260 $17/hr $65/hr
256 Farm and Home Management Educators $29/hr $61,190 $21/hr $39/hr
257 Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $29/hr $61,140 $21/hr $40/hr
258 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $29/hr $61,130 $23/hr $40/hr
259 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $29/hr $61,120 $23/hr $48/hr
260 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $29/hr $61,120 $22/hr $38/hr
261 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $29/hr $61,080 $21/hr $35/hr
262 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $29/hr $60,980 $18/hr $48/hr
263 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $29/hr $60,880 $18/hr $42/hr
264 Insurance Sales Agents $29/hr $60,880 $15/hr $69/hr
265 Chemical Technicians $29/hr $60,830 $19/hr $47/hr
266 First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $29/hr $60,850 $19/hr $50/hr
267 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $29/hr $60,730 $22/hr $38/hr
268 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $29/hr $60,700 $21/hr $36/hr
269 Athletic Trainers $29/hr $60,680 $21/hr $39/hr
270 Sheet Metal Workers $29/hr $60,680 $19/hr $41/hr
271 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $29/hr $60,610 $21/hr $38/hr
272 Surgical Technologists $29/hr $60,490 $19/hr $38/hr
273 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $29/hr $60,490 $18/hr $37/hr
274 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $29/hr $60,460 $23/hr $35/hr
275 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $28/hr $60,280 $14/hr $51/hr
276 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $28/hr $60,280 $21/hr $38/hr
277 Medical Equipment Repairers $28/hr $60,230 $16/hr $39/hr
278 Special Education Teachers, Middle School $28/hr $60,200 $21/hr $36/hr
279 Construction and Building Inspectors $28/hr $60,200 $17/hr $46/hr
280 Public Relations Specialists $28/hr $60,150 $17/hr $49/hr
281 Architectural and Civil Drafters $28/hr $60,120 $18/hr $41/hr
282 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $28/hr $60,090 $21/hr $43/hr
283 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $28/hr $60,060 $22/hr $36/hr
284 Agricultural Technicians $28/hr $59,860 $14/hr $37/hr
285 Paralegals and Legal Assistants $28/hr $59,830 $17/hr $37/hr
286 Brickmasons and Blockmasons $28/hr $59,820 $17/hr $37/hr
287 Massage Therapists $28/hr $59,790 $14/hr $45/hr
288 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $28/hr $59,710 $23/hr $36/hr
289 Electricians $28/hr $59,720 $17/hr $40/hr
290 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $28/hr $59,700 $18/hr $42/hr
291 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $28/hr $59,610 $26/hr $33/hr
292 Lodging Managers $28/hr $59,440 $17/hr $45/hr
293 Editors $28/hr $59,430 $18/hr $72/hr
294 Rail Car Repairers $28/hr $59,430 $19/hr $38/hr
295 Interior Designers $28/hr $59,240 $18/hr $46/hr
296 Recreational Therapists $28/hr $59,240 $18/hr $37/hr
297 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $28/hr $59,220 $18/hr $38/hr
298 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $28/hr $59,110 $21/hr $61/hr
299 Child, Family, and School Social Workers $28/hr $59,100 $18/hr $37/hr
300 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $28/hr $59,040 $21/hr $32/hr
301 Clergy $28/hr $58,920 $19/hr $38/hr
302 Postal Service Mail Carriers $28/hr $58,910 $20/hr $38/hr
303 Property Appraisers and Assessors $28/hr $58,850 $20/hr $46/hr
304 Pipelayers $28/hr $58,820 $25/hr $29/hr
305 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $28/hr $58,770 $21/hr $34/hr
306 Machinists $28/hr $58,660 $18/hr $37/hr
307 Real Estate Sales Agents $28/hr $58,610 $16/hr $50/hr
308 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $28/hr $58,620 $18/hr $38/hr
309 Rehabilitation Counselors $28/hr $58,540 $15/hr $37/hr
310 Bridge and Lock Tenders $27/hr $58,220 $22/hr $34/hr
311 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $27/hr $58,050 $22/hr $36/hr
312 Computer User Support Specialists $27/hr $57,850 $17/hr $43/hr
313 Mechanical Door Repairers $27/hr $57,840 $19/hr $36/hr
314 First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $27/hr $57,830 $15/hr $42/hr
315 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $27/hr $57,780 $21/hr $38/hr
316 Brokerage Clerks $27/hr $57,690 $24/hr $44/hr
317 First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $27/hr $57,670 $19/hr $36/hr
318 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $27/hr $57,530 $18/hr $43/hr
319 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $27/hr $57,430 $20/hr $36/hr
320 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $27/hr $57,240 $20/hr $36/hr
321 Foresters $27/hr $56,460 $24/hr $42/hr
322 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers $27/hr $56,410 $27/hr $30/hr
323 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $27/hr $56,340 $18/hr $41/hr
324 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $27/hr $56,160 $21/hr $35/hr
325 Fire Inspectors and Investigators $26/hr $55,970 $21/hr $34/hr
326 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $26/hr $55,690 $18/hr $37/hr
327 Calibration Technologists and Technicians $26/hr $55,650 $21/hr $34/hr
328 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $26/hr $55,480 $18/hr $38/hr
329 Curators $26/hr $55,460 $16/hr $39/hr
330 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $26/hr $55,250 $21/hr $30/hr
331 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $26/hr $54,960 $18/hr $38/hr
332 Fish and Game Wardens $26/hr $54,570 $26/hr $31/hr
333 Floor Sanders and Finishers $26/hr $54,580 $22/hr $38/hr
334 Producers and Directors $26/hr $54,550 $17/hr $46/hr
335 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $26/hr $54,550 $15/hr $29/hr
336 Special Education Teachers, Preschool $26/hr $54,220 $17/hr $30/hr
337 Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $26/hr $54,190 $16/hr $39/hr
338 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $25/hr $53,790 $20/hr $33/hr
339 Interpreters and Translators $25/hr $53,590 $16/hr $39/hr
340 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $25/hr $53,490 $15/hr $31/hr
341 Set and Exhibit Designers $25/hr $53,260 $14/hr $42/hr
342 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $25/hr $53,160 $13/hr $43/hr
343 Graphic Designers $25/hr $52,960 $15/hr $39/hr
344 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $25/hr $52,890 $17/hr $36/hr
345 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $25/hr $52,860 $18/hr $39/hr
346 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $25/hr $52,790 $17/hr $41/hr
347 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $25/hr $52,750 $15/hr $56/hr
348 Carpenters $25/hr $52,680 $17/hr $35/hr
349 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $25/hr $52,530 $14/hr $36/hr
350 Marriage and Family Therapists $25/hr $52,420 $19/hr $35/hr
351 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $25/hr $52,380 $14/hr $36/hr
352 Directors, Religious Activities and Education $25/hr $52,230 $16/hr $86/hr
353 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $25/hr $52,140 $17/hr $29/hr
354 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $25/hr $52,020 $20/hr $35/hr
355 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $24/hr $51,740 $22/hr $25/hr
356 Advertising Sales Agents $24/hr $51,580 $13/hr $44/hr
357 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $24/hr $51,470 $18/hr $33/hr
358 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $24/hr $51,120 $19/hr $31/hr
359 Exercise Physiologists $24/hr $51,070 $22/hr $31/hr
360 Special Effects Artists and Animators $24/hr $50,970 $21/hr $43/hr
361 Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $24/hr $50,920 $15/hr $59/hr
362 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $24/hr $50,740 $18/hr $32/hr
363 Procurement Clerks $24/hr $50,610 $17/hr $30/hr
364 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $24/hr $50,400 $17/hr $30/hr
365 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $24/hr $50,400 $18/hr $29/hr
366 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $24/hr $50,380 $18/hr $37/hr
367 Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $24/hr $50,350 $14/hr $24/hr
368 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $24/hr $50,360 $11/hr $36/hr
369 Riggers $24/hr $50,270 $18/hr $40/hr
370 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $24/hr $50,260 $17/hr $37/hr
371 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $24/hr $50,200 $18/hr $32/hr
372 Continuous Mining Machine Operators $24/hr $50,020 $23/hr $32/hr
373 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $24/hr $50,000 $17/hr $29/hr
374 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $24/hr $49,990 $16/hr $37/hr
375 Museum Technicians and Conservators $24/hr $49,940 $13/hr $35/hr
376 Paramedics $23/hr $49,890 $19/hr $32/hr
377 Embalmers $23/hr $49,860 $14/hr $33/hr
378 Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $23/hr $49,840 $20/hr $37/hr
379 Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $23/hr $49,840 $18/hr $46/hr
380 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $23/hr $49,790 $19/hr $24/hr
381 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $23/hr $49,730 $18/hr $44/hr
382 Home Appliance Repairers $23/hr $49,710 $15/hr $38/hr
383 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $23/hr $49,680 $15/hr $38/hr
384 Travel Agents $23/hr $49,370 $17/hr $54/hr
385 Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $23/hr $49,330 $17/hr $49/hr
386 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $23/hr $49,280 $15/hr $38/hr
387 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $23/hr $49,180 $18/hr $30/hr
388 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $23/hr $49,160 $17/hr $35/hr
389 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $23/hr $49,140 $18/hr $29/hr
390 Glaziers $23/hr $49,110 $18/hr $28/hr
391 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $23/hr $48,970 $13/hr $36/hr
392 Biological Technicians $23/hr $48,910 $16/hr $35/hr
393 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $23/hr $48,900 $19/hr $30/hr
394 Archivists $23/hr $48,810 $18/hr $32/hr
395 Writers and Authors $23/hr $48,780 $19/hr $36/hr
396 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $23/hr $48,540 $13/hr $31/hr
397 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $23/hr $48,490 $18/hr $28/hr
398 Medical Records Specialists $23/hr $48,410 $17/hr $35/hr
399 Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $23/hr $48,380 $22/hr $32/hr
400 Bill and Account Collectors $23/hr $48,330 $17/hr $31/hr
401 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $23/hr $48,330 $19/hr $33/hr
402 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $23/hr $48,340 $11/hr $33/hr
403 Audio and Video Technicians $23/hr $48,320 $16/hr $37/hr
404 Community Health Workers $23/hr $48,230 $16/hr $34/hr
405 Motorcycle Mechanics $23/hr $48,220 $14/hr $30/hr
406 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $23/hr $48,180 $18/hr $28/hr
407 Credit Counselors $23/hr $48,150 $17/hr $35/hr
408 Painters, Construction and Maintenance $23/hr $48,110 $17/hr $31/hr
409 Chefs and Head Cooks $23/hr $48,070 $15/hr $42/hr
410 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $23/hr $48,050 $10/hr $31/hr
411 Printing Press Operators $23/hr $48,000 $16/hr $30/hr
412 Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $23/hr $47,950 $16/hr $31/hr
413 Loan Interviewers and Clerks $23/hr $47,910 $16/hr $30/hr
414 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $22/hr $47,800 $16/hr $36/hr
415 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $22/hr $47,780 $17/hr $32/hr
416 Dental Assistants $22/hr $47,730 $17/hr $29/hr
417 Private Detectives and Investigators $22/hr $47,650 $17/hr $33/hr
418 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $22/hr $47,640 $19/hr $30/hr
419 News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $22/hr $47,530 $14/hr $49/hr
420 Sailors and Marine Oilers $22/hr $47,460 $17/hr $29/hr
421 Tile and Stone Setters $22/hr $47,380 $16/hr $27/hr
422 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $22/hr $47,220 $16/hr $28/hr
423 Photographers $22/hr $47,170 $11/hr $36/hr
424 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $22/hr $47,170 $15/hr $30/hr
425 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $22/hr $47,110 $16/hr $32/hr
426 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $22/hr $47,090 $17/hr $30/hr
427 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $22/hr $47,090 $16/hr $39/hr
428 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $22/hr $47,070 $17/hr $29/hr
429 Funeral Home Managers $22/hr $47,040 $14/hr $57/hr
430 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $22/hr $47,060 $17/hr $30/hr
431 Roofers $22/hr $46,940 $18/hr $31/hr
432 Food Batchmakers $22/hr $46,900 $15/hr $29/hr
433 Medical Equipment Preparers $22/hr $46,880 $16/hr $29/hr
434 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $22/hr $46,840 $17/hr $39/hr
435 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $22/hr $46,810 $14/hr $36/hr
436 Dental Laboratory Technicians $22/hr $46,770 $10/hr $33/hr
437 Agricultural Inspectors $22/hr $46,640 $17/hr $32/hr
438 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $22/hr $46,630 $17/hr $34/hr
439 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $22/hr $46,600 $18/hr $33/hr
440 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $22/hr $46,550 $14/hr $32/hr
441 Proofreaders and Copy Markers $22/hr $46,380 $19/hr $35/hr
442 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $22/hr $46,280 $16/hr $31/hr
443 Cargo and Freight Agents $22/hr $46,230 $18/hr $36/hr
444 Insulation Workers, Mechanical $22/hr $46,150 $20/hr $29/hr
445 Automotive Body and Related Repairers $22/hr $46,080 $13/hr $38/hr
446 Surveying and Mapping Technicians $22/hr $46,050 $17/hr $34/hr
447 Tire Builders $22/hr $46,010 $15/hr $26/hr
448 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $22/hr $45,980 $17/hr $29/hr
449 First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $22/hr $45,860 $16/hr $30/hr
450 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $22/hr $45,840 $16/hr $37/hr
451 Prepress Technicians and Workers $22/hr $45,830 $17/hr $28/hr
452 Parking Enforcement Workers $22/hr $45,790 $13/hr $25/hr
453 Desktop Publishers $22/hr $45,760 $9/hr $28/hr
454 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $22/hr $45,760 $16/hr $31/hr
455 Construction Laborers $21/hr $45,710 $16/hr $28/hr
456 Medical Appliance Technicians $21/hr $45,690 $18/hr $32/hr
457 Public Safety Telecommunicators $21/hr $45,670 $14/hr $28/hr
458 Statistical Assistants $21/hr $45,660 $18/hr $34/hr
459 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $21/hr $45,660 $14/hr $31/hr
460 Billing and Posting Clerks $21/hr $45,590 $16/hr $27/hr
461 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $21/hr $45,450 $16/hr $29/hr
462 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $21/hr $45,430 $15/hr $30/hr
463 Log Graders and Scalers $21/hr $45,330 $17/hr $26/hr
464 Manicurists and Pedicurists $21/hr $45,310 $15/hr $31/hr
465 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $21/hr $45,280 $11/hr $34/hr
466 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $21/hr $44,990 $18/hr $29/hr
467 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $21/hr $44,890 $14/hr $35/hr
468 Bus Drivers, School $21/hr $44,830 $17/hr $30/hr
469 Passenger Attendants $21/hr $44,810 $17/hr $21/hr
470 Conveyor Operators and Tenders $21/hr $44,800 $18/hr $28/hr
471 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $21/hr $44,530 $15/hr $34/hr
472 Meter Readers, Utilities $21/hr $44,450 $15/hr $30/hr
473 Tree Trimmers and Pruners $21/hr $44,410 $12/hr $27/hr
474 Opticians, Dispensing $21/hr $44,290 $14/hr $31/hr
475 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $21/hr $44,200 $14/hr $29/hr
476 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $21/hr $44,170 $18/hr $36/hr
477 New Accounts Clerks $21/hr $43,990 $17/hr $24/hr
478 Rock Splitters, Quarry $21/hr $44,000 $18/hr $25/hr
479 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $21/hr $43,980 $17/hr $31/hr
480 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $21/hr $43,680 $16/hr $26/hr
481 Forest and Conservation Technicians $20/hr $43,660 $15/hr $33/hr
482 Foundry Mold and Coremakers $20/hr $43,610 $12/hr $30/hr
483 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $20/hr $43,320 $13/hr $29/hr
484 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $20/hr $43,330 $16/hr $23/hr
485 Light Truck Drivers $20/hr $43,230 $12/hr $40/hr
486 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $20/hr $43,110 $15/hr $30/hr
487 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $20/hr $43,100 $14/hr $27/hr
488 Furniture Finishers $20/hr $42,950 $16/hr $24/hr
489 Demonstrators and Product Promoters $20/hr $42,910 $14/hr $34/hr
490 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $20/hr $42,830 $15/hr $28/hr
491 Helpers--Electricians $20/hr $42,790 $17/hr $24/hr
492 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $20/hr $42,770 $14/hr $23/hr
493 Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $20/hr $42,670 $18/hr $47/hr
494 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $20/hr $42,570 $16/hr $30/hr
495 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $20/hr $42,520 $16/hr $28/hr
496 Phlebotomists $20/hr $42,480 $16/hr $23/hr
497 Avionics Technicians $20/hr $42,440 $19/hr $22/hr
498 Correctional Officers and Jailers $20/hr $42,310 $14/hr $29/hr
499 Pest Control Workers $20/hr $42,310 $14/hr $29/hr
500 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $20/hr $42,220 $16/hr $28/hr
501 Machine Feeders and Offbearers $20/hr $42,200 $16/hr $31/hr
502 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $20/hr $42,150 $14/hr $27/hr
503 Helpers--Production Workers $20/hr $42,130 $17/hr $26/hr
504 Agricultural Equipment Operators $20/hr $42,000 $17/hr $40/hr
505 First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $20/hr $41,870 $14/hr $37/hr
506 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $20/hr $41,800 $17/hr $25/hr
507 Upholsterers $20/hr $41,690 $18/hr $21/hr
508 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $20/hr $41,590 $15/hr $23/hr
509 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $19/hr $41,580 $18/hr $23/hr
510 First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $19/hr $41,490 $12/hr $31/hr
511 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $19/hr $40,840 $18/hr $22/hr
512 Order Clerks $19/hr $40,620 $15/hr $25/hr
513 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $19/hr $40,490 $14/hr $24/hr
514 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $19/hr $40,440 $16/hr $28/hr
515 Highway Maintenance Workers $19/hr $40,400 $14/hr $24/hr
516 Psychiatric Technicians $19/hr $40,370 $15/hr $26/hr
517 Broadcast Technicians $19/hr $40,240 $8/hr $34/hr
518 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $19/hr $40,080 $13/hr $33/hr
519 Self-Enrichment Teachers $19/hr $39,990 $10/hr $37/hr
520 Print Binding and Finishing Workers $19/hr $39,620 $11/hr $28/hr
521 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $19/hr $39,590 $13/hr $24/hr
522 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $18/hr $39,380 $16/hr $23/hr
523 Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $18/hr $39,300 $14/hr $29/hr
524 Medical Assistants $18/hr $39,270 $15/hr $23/hr
525 File Clerks $18/hr $39,250 $13/hr $27/hr
526 Pharmacy Technicians $18/hr $39,200 $15/hr $25/hr
527 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $18/hr $39,150 $17/hr $21/hr
528 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $18/hr $38,990 $14/hr $24/hr
529 Medical Transcriptionists $18/hr $39,000 $13/hr $25/hr
530 Counter and Rental Clerks $18/hr $38,990 $13/hr $29/hr
531 Aircraft Service Attendants $18/hr $38,850 $16/hr $29/hr
532 Pourers and Casters, Metal $18/hr $38,800 $18/hr $32/hr
533 Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $18/hr $38,750 $14/hr $23/hr
534 Customer Service Representatives $18/hr $38,700 $14/hr $28/hr
535 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $18/hr $38,640 $14/hr $23/hr
536 Psychiatric Aides $18/hr $38,610 $17/hr $23/hr
537 Skincare Specialists $18/hr $38,580 $12/hr $39/hr
538 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $18/hr $38,520 $17/hr $22/hr
539 Nursing Assistants $18/hr $38,370 $14/hr $22/hr
540 Slaughterers and Meat Packers $18/hr $38,330 $17/hr $20/hr
541 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $18/hr $38,080 $15/hr $23/hr
542 Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $18/hr $38,060 $16/hr $23/hr
543 Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $18/hr $38,030 $11/hr $26/hr
544 Baggage Porters and Bellhops $18/hr $37,940 $14/hr $21/hr
545 Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $18/hr $37,910 $11/hr $25/hr
546 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $18/hr $37,890 $13/hr $22/hr
547 Office Clerks, General $18/hr $37,870 $10/hr $27/hr
548 Carpet Installers $18/hr $37,800 $13/hr $29/hr
549 Crematory Operators $18/hr $37,740 $15/hr $24/hr
550 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $18/hr $37,590 $14/hr $21/hr
551 Social and Human Service Assistants $18/hr $37,440 $13/hr $26/hr
552 Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $18/hr $37,430 $13/hr $22/hr
553 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $17/hr $37,300 $13/hr $17/hr
554 Costume Attendants $17/hr $37,240 $15/hr $23/hr
555 Tellers $17/hr $37,210 $14/hr $22/hr
556 Firefighters $17/hr $37,150 $13/hr $29/hr
557 Driver/Sales Workers $17/hr $37,030 $10/hr $28/hr
558 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $17/hr $37,000 $14/hr $24/hr
559 Data Entry Keyers $17/hr $36,870 $14/hr $24/hr
560 Packers and Packagers, Hand $17/hr $36,850 $14/hr $24/hr
561 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $17/hr $36,810 $13/hr $22/hr
562 Stockers and Order Fillers $17/hr $36,810 $14/hr $29/hr
563 Emergency Medical Technicians $17/hr $36,800 $14/hr $24/hr
564 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $17/hr $36,670 $13/hr $23/hr
565 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $17/hr $36,650 $13/hr $22/hr
566 Tax Preparers $17/hr $36,620 $10/hr $38/hr
567 Etchers and Engravers $17/hr $36,540 $15/hr $19/hr
568 Home Health and Personal Care Aides $17/hr $36,440 $13/hr $23/hr
569 Parts Salespersons $17/hr $36,400 $11/hr $28/hr
570 Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $17/hr $36,330 $14/hr $20/hr
571 Tire Repairers and Changers $17/hr $36,300 $13/hr $22/hr
572 Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $17/hr $36,170 $10/hr $49/hr
573 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $17/hr $36,180 $14/hr $21/hr
574 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $17/hr $36,110 $15/hr $28/hr
575 Tour and Travel Guides $17/hr $36,070 $13/hr $22/hr
576 Couriers and Messengers $17/hr $35,880 $12/hr $20/hr
577 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $17/hr $35,850 $15/hr $22/hr
578 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $17/hr $35,820 $10/hr $23/hr
579 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $17/hr $35,810 $13/hr $28/hr
580 Library Technicians $17/hr $35,700 $13/hr $23/hr
581 Coaches and Scouts $17/hr $35,570 $10/hr $36/hr
582 Helpers--Carpenters $17/hr $35,520 $12/hr $20/hr
583 Physical Therapist Aides $17/hr $35,490 $13/hr $22/hr
584 Security Guards $17/hr $35,420 $13/hr $24/hr
585 Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $17/hr $35,420 $15/hr $30/hr
586 Butchers and Meat Cutters $17/hr $35,430 $11/hr $22/hr
587 Animal Control Workers $17/hr $35,360 $13/hr $22/hr
588 Orderlies $16/hr $35,260 $14/hr $19/hr
589 Floral Designers $16/hr $34,940 $10/hr $21/hr
590 Gambling Cage Workers $16/hr $34,860 $14/hr $18/hr
591 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers $16/hr $34,770 $15/hr $19/hr
592 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $16/hr $34,680 $12/hr $32/hr
593 Cooks, Restaurant $16/hr $34,640 $11/hr $21/hr
594 Pharmacy Aides $16/hr $34,610 $14/hr $19/hr
595 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $16/hr $34,470 $13/hr $23/hr
596 Crossing Guards and Flaggers $16/hr $34,450 $15/hr $18/hr
597 Telemarketers $16/hr $34,450 $13/hr $23/hr
598 Tutors $16/hr $34,240 $13/hr $22/hr
599 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $16/hr $34,140 $12/hr $21/hr
600 Animal Trainers $16/hr $34,030 $11/hr $28/hr
601 Bakers $16/hr $33,890 $11/hr $22/hr
602 Taxi Drivers $16/hr $33,850 $13/hr $21/hr
603 Library Assistants, Clerical $16/hr $33,690 $12/hr $20/hr
604 Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $16/hr $33,580 $12/hr $21/hr
605 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $16/hr $33,330 $15/hr $24/hr
606 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $15/hr $33,050 $12/hr $23/hr
607 Receptionists and Information Clerks $15/hr $32,940 $11/hr $21/hr
608 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $15/hr $32,850 $12/hr $19/hr
609 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $15/hr $32,530 $14/hr $20/hr
610 Recreation Workers $15/hr $32,400 $10/hr $22/hr
611 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $15/hr $32,320 $12/hr $22/hr
612 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $15/hr $32,200 $12/hr $20/hr
613 Cooks, Short Order $15/hr $31,840 $10/hr $21/hr
614 Parking Attendants $15/hr $31,630 $11/hr $18/hr
615 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $15/hr $31,550 $12/hr $21/hr
616 Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $15/hr $31,410 $10/hr $18/hr
617 Concierges $15/hr $31,390 $11/hr $25/hr
618 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $15/hr $31,200 $11/hr $17/hr
619 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $14/hr $31,040 $11/hr $18/hr
620 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $14/hr $30,880 $11/hr $19/hr
621 Bailiffs $14/hr $30,760 $13/hr $21/hr
622 Animal Caretakers $14/hr $30,720 $10/hr $22/hr
623 Residential Advisors $14/hr $30,260 $9/hr $22/hr
624 Logging Equipment Operators $14/hr $30,230 $10/hr $24/hr
625 Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $14/hr $30,160 $11/hr $22/hr
626 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $14/hr $29,970 $10/hr $17/hr
627 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $14/hr $29,840 $10/hr $36/hr
628 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $14/hr $29,780 $11/hr $24/hr
629 Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $14/hr $29,730 $11/hr $31/hr
630 Waiters and Waitresses $14/hr $29,660 $7/hr $29/hr
631 Retail Salespersons $14/hr $29,650 $10/hr $21/hr
632 Sewing Machine Operators $14/hr $29,460 $10/hr $19/hr
633 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $14/hr $29,220 $11/hr $17/hr
634 Funeral Attendants $14/hr $29,160 $10/hr $17/hr
635 Dishwashers $13/hr $29,060 $10/hr $17/hr
636 Dietetic Technicians $13/hr $28,970 $10/hr $18/hr
637 Childcare Workers $13/hr $28,920 $10/hr $19/hr
638 Bartenders $13/hr $28,780 $7/hr $30/hr
639 Cashiers $13/hr $28,590 $10/hr $17/hr
640 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $13/hr $28,520 $9/hr $15/hr
641 Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $13/hr $28,280 $12/hr $37/hr
642 School Bus Monitors $13/hr $28,220 $9/hr $16/hr
643 Amusement and Recreation Attendants $13/hr $27,210 $8/hr $19/hr
644 Fast Food and Counter Workers $13/hr $27,130 $10/hr $16/hr
645 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $13/hr $27,100 $9/hr $16/hr
646 Food Preparation Workers $12/hr $26,850 $10/hr $18/hr
647 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $12/hr $26,330 $7/hr $17/hr
648 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $12/hr $25,930 $9/hr $15/hr
649 Cooks, Fast Food $11/hr $23,500 $10/hr $14/hr

Frequently Asked Questions About Hourly Wages in Kentucky

What is the median hourly wage in Kentucky?

The average median hourly wage across 649 occupations in Kentucky is $31.58/hr (2025).

Which jobs in Kentucky pay the highest hourly rate?

Cardiologists pays the highest at $268.36/hr.

How many occupations are tracked in Kentucky?

We track hourly wages for 649 occupations in Kentucky.

How is hourly wage data calculated?

BLS annual salary ÷ 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hrs/week).

How does Kentucky compare to the national average?

The median hourly wage across occupations in Kentucky is $31.58/hr vs national $35.23/hr.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 (Kentucky). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (experienced). Annual equivalent based on 2,080 hours/year (40 hrs/week × 52 weeks). Our Methodology · Data Sources

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