metropolitan statistical area · 14540

Bowling Green, KY

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Bowling Green, KY metro area

Figures describe the Bowling Green, KY metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Bowling Green city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$45,040
Total employment82,160

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Bowling Green, KY metro area was $45,040 per year ($21.65 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 82,160 jobs. 280 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Most concentrated occupations

Occupations far more common here than in the U.S. overall (location quotient ≥ 1.5, published estimates only) — a truthful picture of what makes this area’s job mix distinctive.

Location quotient: local share of employment ÷ national share
OccupationLocation quotientEmploymentMedian annual
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic21.951,440Not published
Industrial Machinery Mechanics3.00700$74,410
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators2.732,030$42,940
Cooks, Fast Food2.42820$23,450
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria2.27530$31,550
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers2.09660$43,720
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants2.051,040$37,940
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks1.96850$36,390

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 280 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Bowling Green, KY metro area
Occupation
Retail Salespersons$28,430$13.672,7201.32
Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,650$13.302,5401.25
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,040$18.292,0701.33
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,940$20.652,0302.73
General and Operations Managers$71,170$34.222,0101.08
Registered Nurses$79,120$38.041,8701.05
Cashiers$28,540$13.721,6701.02
Stockers and Order Fillers$34,730$16.701,6601.11
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53,450$25.701,5401.42
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticNot publishedNot published1,44021.95
Waiters and Waitresses$28,810$13.851,2501.04
Customer Service Representatives$37,970$18.261,1700.85
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,160$16.901,1500.50
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,940$18.241,0402.05
Office Clerks, General$38,000$18.279600.74
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,260Not published9101.24
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,160$21.239001.25
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,150$18.348701.34
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$37,930$18.238501.44
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$36,390$17.498501.96
Construction Laborers$41,880$20.138401.45
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,880$22.068301.02
Cooks, Fast Food$23,450$11.288202.42
Nursing Assistants$38,340$18.437901.04
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,180$19.327800.87
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,120$28.427001.07
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74,410$35.787003.00
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,190$16.446900.59
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,540$35.356901.94
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,530Not published6800.91
Food Preparation Workers$26,410$12.706601.40
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,720$21.026602.09
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,250$29.456500.85
Light Truck Drivers$39,270$18.886501.25
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$39,110$18.806201.51
Medical Assistants$39,270$18.886001.39
Cooks, Restaurant$31,040$14.925700.76
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,520Not published5601.00
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,550$15.175302.27
Carpenters$52,680$25.334801.34
Electricians$55,740$26.804801.20
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,330$22.284802.38
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,290$14.084701.02
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$42,860$20.614701.26
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,790$21.534304.74
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,630$25.784001.83
Industrial Production Managers$125,170$60.183902.97
Accountants and Auditors$71,540$34.403900.51
Security Guards$34,720$16.693900.57
Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,750$15.263900.81
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,720$27.753701.41
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,090$35.143700.86
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,890$35.533701.13
Human Resources Specialists$61,860$29.743600.76
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,040$13.483601.44
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,550$29.113601.02
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35,630$17.133600.72
Bus Drivers, School$45,250$21.763601.67
Project Management Specialists$81,300$39.093500.62
Industrial Engineers$101,280$48.693401.75
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$48,730$23.433400.50
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,600$27.693401.03
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64,050$30.803201.52
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$48,860$23.493201.57
Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,310$16.013201.07
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,600Not published3100.95
Pharmacy Technicians$37,210$17.893101.25
Food Batchmakers$48,670$23.403103.32
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,180$28.933001.18
Helpers--Production Workers$40,350$19.403003.42
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31,270$15.033001.50
Medical and Health Services Managers$94,090$45.242900.91
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$24,500$11.782801.21
Driver/Sales Workers$30,320$14.582801.29
Sales Managers$126,460$60.802700.79
Financial Managers$119,110$57.272700.61
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$61,120$29.382701.05
Bartenders$26,800$12.882700.68
Insurance Sales Agents$60,400$29.042601.03
Machinists$51,730$24.872601.74
Computer User Support Specialists$51,710$24.862500.67
Lawyers$96,830$46.552500.63
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,830$29.252500.73
Firefighters$35,240$16.942501.37
Dishwashers$28,740$13.822501.00
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,200$28.942400.52
Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,100$19.762401.19
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,490$21.872403.07
Social and Human Service Assistants$37,360$17.962300.98
Recreation Workers$29,180$14.032301.32
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$55,230$26.562301.07
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,310$31.402201.20
Physical Therapists$91,590$44.032201.56
Dental Assistants$45,970$22.102201.10
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57,620$27.702204.34
Childcare Workers$24,960$12.002100.76
Tellers$36,190$17.402101.23
Postal Service Mail Carriers$55,930$26.892101.23
Software Developers$100,650$48.392000.23
Parts Salespersons$36,300$17.452001.43
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$51,920$24.962001.30
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$47,670$22.921900.74
Billing and Posting Clerks$44,640$21.461900.91
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$60,830$29.241902.51
Medical Records Specialists$44,770$21.521801.72
Tool and Die Makers$69,790$33.561805.83
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100,700Not published1700.96
Training and Development Specialists$59,050$28.391700.69
Loan Officers$71,020$34.151701.14
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$83,220Not published1702.15
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$59,170$28.451600.77
Pharmacists$134,980$64.901600.97
Animal Caretakers$29,510$14.191601.12
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28,760$13.831601.18
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,260$30.891600.65
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56,390$27.111601.84
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,400$17.501501.69
Nurse Practitioners$112,970$54.311500.89
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,200$12.591500.51
Counter and Rental Clerks$37,350$17.961500.70
Construction Managers$101,400$48.751400.72
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$73,660$35.421400.80
Instructional Coordinators$79,170$38.061401.19
Occupational Therapists$84,250$40.501401.59
Speech-Language Pathologists$82,870$39.841401.41
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$38,310$18.421401.67
Mechanical Engineers$99,090$47.641300.80
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,500Not published1300.98
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,450$29.541300.74
Physical Therapist Assistants$62,740$30.161302.25
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$36,860$17.721301.39
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,300$11.201300.64
Computer Systems Analysts$82,290$39.561200.43
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$31,500Not published1202.00
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$46,340$22.281201.98
Dental Hygienists$75,690$36.391201.00
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76,080$36.581200.95
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$47,340$22.761201.38
Administrative Services Managers$114,990$55.281100.80
Compliance Officers$59,100$28.421100.50
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$61,720Not published1101.89
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$65,280$31.381101.51
Physicians, All Other$407,570$195.951100.61
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$35,380$17.011102.89
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,040$16.371100.68
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45,930$22.081100.67
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$36,860$17.721101.32
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55,480$26.671100.95
Bakers$33,990$16.341100.86
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$52,790$25.381000.64
Social Science Research Assistants$84,680$40.711006.05
Graphic Designers$47,650$22.911000.92
Coaches and Scouts$32,480Not published1000.74
Public Relations Specialists$52,580$25.281000.69
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,580$13.741000.60
Tour and Travel Guides$40,330$19.391003.46
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,840$23.481001.14
Computer and Information Systems Managers$126,940$61.03900.25
Social and Community Service Managers$63,490$30.53900.77
Logisticians$65,980$31.72900.71
Management Analysts$95,610$45.97900.18
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$69,240$33.29900.16
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$76,880$36.96900.55
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$42,880$20.62902.91
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,200Not published901.07
Library Technicians$29,330$14.10902.46
Respiratory Therapists$68,490$32.93901.28
Emergency Medical Technicians$37,600$18.08900.93
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$23,430$11.26901.04
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53,540$25.74901.08
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$43,080$20.71900.99
Highway Maintenance Workers$39,350$18.92901.12
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$58,960$28.35900.98
Tire Repairers and Changers$35,430$17.03901.49
Printing Press Operators$45,100$21.68901.13
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28,390$13.65900.85
Chief Executives$164,080$78.89800.76
Marketing Managers$107,440$51.66800.39
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$97,160$46.71800.70
Human Resources Managers$118,420$56.93800.69
Civil Engineers$96,260$46.28800.42
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$84,730$40.74801.13
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$84,620Not published800.64
Phlebotomists$37,960$18.25801.02
Residential Advisors$32,650$15.70801.70
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$95,550$45.94800.51
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49,180$23.64800.78
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$60,420$29.05801.09
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$31,480$15.13800.61
Purchasing Managers$118,400$56.92701.48
Food Service Managers$66,380$31.91700.58
Cost Estimators$71,720$34.48700.62
Computer Network Support Specialists$61,200$29.42700.92
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,060$30.80701.64
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$104,190Not published701.50
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$31,050$14.93701.03
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$70,140$33.72700.66
Library Assistants, Clerical$33,330$16.02701.52
Sheet Metal Workers$48,610$23.37701.07
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59,010$28.37700.88
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$36,810$17.70700.86
Surveyors$65,960$31.71602.07
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,710$28.71601.71
Healthcare Social Workers$61,610$29.62600.56
Paramedics$47,260$22.72601.13
Surgical Technologists$58,770$28.25600.99
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$35,960$17.29600.85
Opticians, Dispensing$37,000$17.79601.63
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46,110$22.17600.57
Athletic Trainers$56,630Not published603.74
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,430$37.23600.74
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$52,560$25.27600.80
Public Safety Telecommunicators$40,840$19.64601.02
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64,290$30.91600.26
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,530$23.33600.82
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59,100$28.41601.85
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36,500$17.55601.13
Butchers and Meat Cutters$33,340$16.03600.86
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$45,650$21.95600.94
Parking Attendants$31,190$15.00600.81
Facilities Managers$112,770$54.22500.58
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$37,000$17.79501.17
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$131,880$63.41500.49
Architectural and Engineering Managers$132,540$63.72500.42
Managers, All Other$97,720$46.98500.14
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$49,500$23.80500.62
Fundraisers$62,460$30.03500.87
Financial and Investment Analysts$97,180$46.72500.26
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$41,860$20.12500.66
Self-Enrichment Teachers$43,830$21.07500.27
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$63,420$30.49502.53
Chefs and Head Cooks$54,080$26.00500.47
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$35,990$17.30500.93
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$22,140$10.65500.76
Procurement Clerks$43,240$20.79501.80
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45,440$21.85501.80
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49,380$23.74500.49
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$40,600$19.52500.43
Roofers$48,680$23.40500.74
Millwrights$77,480$37.25502.31
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$27,790$13.36503.44
Sewing Machine Operators$32,230$15.49500.88
Computer Network Architects$131,150$63.05400.45
Data Scientists$65,620$31.55400.31
Electrical Engineers$100,860$48.49400.34
Chemists$80,780$38.84400.92
Chemical Technicians$64,620$31.07401.35
Community Health Workers$44,620$21.45401.21
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59,610$28.66400.67
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60,350Not published400.76
Producers and Directors$48,790$23.46400.59
Dietitians and Nutritionists$62,860$30.22401.02
Veterinarians$97,260$46.76400.90
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$90,310$43.42400.83
Occupational Therapy Assistants$61,690$29.66401.32
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$79,360$38.16400.69
Cooks, Short Order$27,590$13.26400.56
Skincare Specialists$39,090$18.79400.95
Real Estate Sales Agents$38,760$18.63400.40
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$46,320$22.27400.83
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$44,350$21.32400.49
Couriers and Messengers$30,170$14.51401.06
Meter Readers, Utilities$42,750$20.56403.69
Postal Service Clerks$63,670$30.61400.90
Construction and Building Inspectors$45,740$21.99400.52
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$48,380$23.26401.85
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$44,590$21.44400.38
Personal Financial Advisors$69,430$33.38300.24
Tax Preparers$37,010$17.80300.85
Architectural and Civil Drafters$52,980$25.47300.57
Audio and Video Technicians$44,460$21.38300.91
Photographers$42,540$20.45301.24
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$48,690$23.41300.73
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$41,600$20.00300.51
Advertising Sales Agents$38,490$18.51300.70
Bill and Account Collectors$43,150$20.74300.41
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$44,800$21.54302.51
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$58,800$28.27302.09
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$43,220$20.78301.51
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$40,490$19.47Not publishedNot published

About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.