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18 Jobs That Pay Over $150K in Kentucky (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 18 occupations in Kentucky with a median salary above $150K per year. The highest-paying is Cardiologists at $558,180/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $150K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

18
Jobs Over $150K

$558,180

#1: Cardiologists

$262,291

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

15,420

Workers in These Jobs

All 18 Jobs Paying Over $150K in Kentucky

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Cardiologists	$558,180	$522,350	N/A
2	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$350,950	$302,340	6,260
3	Anesthesiologists	$347,960	$310,560	1,090
4	Neurologists	$338,850	$301,190	230
5	Physicians, Pathologists	$324,390	$302,180	N/A
6	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$317,110	$268,360	240
7	Radiologists	$279,990	$338,210	N/A
8	Family Medicine Physicians	$248,730	$254,740	1,170
9	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$241,530	$250,140	1,060
10	Psychiatrists	$237,770	$221,190	160
11	Nurse Anesthetists	$222,520	$229,690	1,640
12	Podiatrists	$201,260	$200,500	80
13	Dermatologists	$195,830	$249,200	N/A
14	Physicists	$180,910	$179,250	50
15	Chief Executives	$179,530	$238,100	2,070
16	Pediatricians, General	$175,690	$188,030	380
17	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$169,390	$214,570	620
18	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$150,650	$140,470	370

Kentucky High-Salary Insights

The $150K+ jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Transportation, and Life & Physical Science fields.

2.8% of all tracked occupations in KY earn a median salary above $150K. The entry point for this group is $150,650/year (Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates), while the top earner makes $558,180/year.

Kentucky ranks #31 among all 50 states for the number of $150K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $150K a year in Kentucky?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 18 occupations in Kentucky with a median annual salary above $150K. This represents 2.8% of all tracked occupations in KY.

What is the highest paying job in Kentucky?

The highest paying occupation in Kentucky is Cardiologists with a median salary of $558,180 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $150K+ list in Kentucky?

The entry point for the $150K+ list in Kentucky is $150,650/year (Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates). Any occupation with a median salary above $150K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $150K+ jobs in Kentucky?

The average median salary among all 18 occupations that pay over $150K in Kentucky is $262,291 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $150K in Kentucky?

High-paying jobs in Kentucky typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $150K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Jobs Over $150K in Other States

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $150K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics