metropolitan statistical area · 30460

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area

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

Median annual wage, all occupations$48,620
Total employment286,910

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area was $48,620 per year ($23.38 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 286,910 jobs. 475 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
Animal Caretakers4.882,400$34,590
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators3.348,650$59,730
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants2.594,600$44,450
Cooks, Fast Food2.573,040$26,840
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers2.49600$77,700
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians2.29550$43,430
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks1.971,410$64,660
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers1.902,100$44,340

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 475 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area
Occupation
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$59,730$28.728,6503.34
General and Operations Managers$80,440$38.678,1001.25
Registered Nurses$79,040$38.008,0701.29
Retail Salespersons$30,100$14.477,8101.09
Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,990$13.465,5000.77
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,910$20.155,5001.01
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,080$17.835,4301.04
Cashiers$29,590$14.235,2500.92
Customer Service Representatives$39,160$18.835,2001.09
Waiters and Waitresses$34,910$16.795,0201.20
Office Clerks, General$40,250$19.355,0001.10
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,450$21.374,6002.59
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,950$27.384,4601.17
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,460$17.053,4100.84
Nursing Assistants$39,380$18.933,2501.22
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,910$21.593,2201.14
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,000$23.083,1201.23
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,300$28.513,0901.16
Cooks, Fast Food$26,840$12.913,0402.57
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,190$16.922,9900.38
Security Guards$35,400$17.022,5601.08
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,790$22.982,5000.80
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,460Not published2,4200.95
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,350$17.482,4101.07
Animal Caretakers$34,590$16.632,4004.88
Food Preparation Workers$27,340$13.142,3101.40
Cooks, Restaurant$35,970$17.302,3000.88
Medical Assistants$40,370$19.412,2101.47
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,870$21.572,1501.04
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,810$29.712,1400.93
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,340$21.322,1001.90
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39,960Not published2,0800.79
Project Management Specialists$84,520$40.632,0201.03
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$50,690$24.371,9500.84
Light Truck Drivers$42,810$20.581,9001.05
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,410$36.741,8901.52
Accountants and Auditors$77,780$37.401,8300.68
Construction Laborers$46,300$22.261,8100.90
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,830$14.821,7801.12
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,690$21.011,7501.16
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,850Not published1,5400.78
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,080$22.161,5301.18
Electricians$57,320$27.561,5001.08
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,490$36.771,4900.99
Computer User Support SpecialistsNot publishedNot published1,4601.11
Software Developers$123,510$59.381,4300.46
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,470$17.531,4101.73
Receptionists and Information Clerks$33,970$16.331,4100.84
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64,660$31.091,4101.97
Pharmacy Technicians$40,700$19.571,3801.58
Bartenders$30,640$14.731,3400.96
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,800$17.691,3400.76
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,070$28.881,3301.15
Human Resources Specialists$69,990$33.651,3200.79
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,370$14.121,2801.44
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,270$37.631,2801.12
Medical and Health Services Managers$109,890$52.831,2601.14
Carpenters$52,030$25.011,2000.97
Industrial Engineers$101,000$48.561,1601.72
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,490$22.831,1500.81
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65,280$31.381,1400.69
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,150Not published1,1300.99
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61,720$29.671,0900.88
Pharmacists$136,530$65.641,0601.78
Lawyers$111,040$53.391,0400.75
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,780$30.661,0301.43
Training and Development Specialists$59,870$28.789801.16
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,710$28.719801.60
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,190$27.979701.06
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,480$29.569700.81
Dishwashers$31,110$14.969601.09
Sales Managers$124,860$60.039500.81
Financial Managers$135,760$65.279400.60
Firefighters$36,490$17.549401.47
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66,800$32.129101.01
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,920$13.429101.14
Mechanical Engineers$103,820$49.919001.65
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76,390$36.738900.44
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,320$29.488701.08
Childcare Workers$35,100$16.888500.89
Industrial Production Managers$124,230$59.738301.83
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,230$31.368301.27
Physicians, All Other$283,730$136.418201.29
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,870$29.758100.94
Computer Systems Analysts$95,500$45.917800.82
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,560$28.157600.86
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34,410$16.557601.08
Dental Assistants$48,690$23.417501.05
Insurance Sales Agents$59,510$28.617500.84
Driver/Sales Workers$39,420$18.957500.99
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,280$28.987400.98
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$83,680Not published7201.75
Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,510$24.777001.00
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30,160$14.506901.43
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$91,800$44.146801.30
Bus Drivers, School$52,260$25.136800.91
Social and Human Service Assistants$37,700$18.136600.82
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$79,010$37.996601.56
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$60,170$28.936600.73
Billing and Posting Clerks$48,080$23.116500.87
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$63,640$30.596400.88
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$110,210Not published6201.02
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$66,890$32.166201.84
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$50,770$24.416001.05
Civil Engineers$103,090$49.566000.88
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$77,700$37.356002.49
Construction Managers$100,810$48.475900.84
Physical Therapists$94,710$45.545901.19
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64,840$31.175800.68
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,440$21.375701.79
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77,310$37.175600.93
Management Analysts$99,190$47.695600.34
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,940$12.955600.76
Counter and Rental Clerks$38,990$18.755600.75
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43,430$20.885502.29
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$24,090$11.585500.55
Nurse Practitioners$123,070$59.175400.90
Medical Records Specialists$49,760$23.925401.51
Recreation Workers$32,720$15.735400.89
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,230$14.055300.93
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,190$17.405300.52
Instructional Coordinators$63,640$30.595201.25
Public Relations Specialists$62,380$29.995200.99
Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,090$29.855200.86
Coaches and Scouts$39,210Not published5001.09
Tellers$42,930$20.645000.83
Food Batchmakers$56,730$27.274901.51
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,450Not published4801.00
Parts Salespersons$36,480$17.544800.95
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,680$25.814800.63
Computer and Information Systems Managers$144,160$69.314700.38
Compliance Officers$71,700$34.474700.61
General Internal Medicine Physicians$180,790$86.924703.79
Data Entry Keyers$35,830$17.234701.99
Administrative Services Managers$123,790$59.524600.94
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41,840$20.114601.61
Healthcare Social Workers$59,340$28.534401.27
Financial and Investment Analysts$81,410$39.144300.65
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92,390$44.424300.74
Respiratory Therapists$80,040$38.484301.66
Loan Officers$63,760$30.664200.84
Dental Hygienists$80,110$38.514101.00
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,400$17.504001.71
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,430$14.634000.74
Architectural and Engineering Managers$161,170$77.493900.97
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,470$27.633900.72
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,710$23.423901.41
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62,900$30.243801.55
Graphic Designers$58,880$28.313801.04
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,950$22.573801.16
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,740$23.433801.64
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,510$21.883800.54
Social and Community Service Managers$79,280$38.113700.97
Social Science Research Assistants$51,780$24.893706.60
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48,600$23.373700.63
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingNot publishedNot published3703.78
Logisticians$72,250$34.733600.79
Speech-Language Pathologists$87,470$42.053601.07
Bill and Account Collectors$48,010$23.083601.22
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$72,860$35.033500.89
Printing Press Operators$47,400$22.793501.30
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$29,350$14.113500.97
Parking Attendants$32,750$15.753401.34
Marketing Managers$127,040$61.083300.45
Cost Estimators$71,630$34.443300.79
Veterinarians$109,050$52.433302.14
Surgeons, All Other$128,960$62.003307.10
Phlebotomists$43,630$20.983301.23
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$39,330$18.913305.53
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,120$16.883300.72
Managers, All Other$128,870$61.963200.28
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$47,090$22.643201.47
Occupational Therapists$95,820$46.073201.07
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$57,300$27.553200.80
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$63,500$30.533104.36
Physical Therapist Assistants$62,730$30.163101.48
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63,950Not published3001.49
Self-Enrichment Teachers$41,930$20.163000.49
Physician Assistants$112,230$53.963000.99
Bakers$34,460$16.573000.69
Sewing Machine Operators$36,170$17.393001.58
Insurance Underwriters$100,990$48.552901.49
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$51,170Not published2901.04
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$50,640Not published2900.96
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41,070$19.752900.96
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48,560$23.342900.95
Tool and Die Makers$83,510$40.152902.78
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$96,840$46.562800.68
Chief Executives$179,520$86.312700.72
Human Resources Managers$122,850$59.062700.65
Fundraisers$75,230$36.172701.31
Information Security Analysts$102,190$49.132700.76
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$93,640$45.022701.38
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,950$38.442701.03
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,440Not published2700.90
Nurse Anesthetists$242,700$116.682702.80
Surgical Technologists$61,870$29.752701.26
Chefs and Head Cooks$56,790$27.302700.74
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$45,500$21.882700.81
Construction and Building Inspectors$53,630$25.792701.01
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$64,290$30.912701.06
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$45,820$22.032701.05
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48,140$23.142700.99
Producers and Directors$55,460$26.672601.00
Cargo and Freight Agents$39,620$19.052601.42
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,470$21.862600.89
Food Service Managers$73,560$35.372500.57
Architectural and Civil Drafters$55,640$26.752501.30
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,670$29.172502.00
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$66,570Not published2501.43
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$83,770Not published2501.19
Pediatricians, General$165,300$79.472503.47
Medical Equipment Preparers$47,150$22.672501.75
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$44,550$21.422501.20
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$54,740$26.322500.84
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$49,280$23.692400.92
Tax Preparers$38,510$18.522401.72
Computer Network Architects$103,840$49.922400.74
Rehabilitation Counselors$58,570$28.162401.36
Emergency Medical Technicians$43,660$20.992400.73
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48,880$23.502400.64
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,730$22.952400.58
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61,040$29.352400.73
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49,280$23.692401.00
Data Scientists$84,460$40.602300.47
Anesthesiologists$273,190$131.342303.15
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$39,150$18.822301.77
Roofers$46,630$22.422300.92
Dietitians and Nutritionists$67,270$32.342201.56
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$69,140$33.242201.18
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57,160$27.482200.93
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$74,610$35.872201.96
Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,780$17.682200.86
Computer Occupations, All Other$79,610$38.272100.26
Physical Scientists, All Other$67,610$32.512105.13
Family Medicine Physicians$237,650$114.252101.04
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$24,990$12.022100.94
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51,720$24.862100.85
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66,750$32.092100.82
Tire Repairers and Changers$36,360$17.482101.04
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$137,250$65.992000.61
Personal Financial Advisors$74,260$35.702000.41
Computer Network Support Specialists$70,980$34.122000.74
Electrical Engineers$98,160$47.192000.56
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$46,860$22.532000.80
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$65,810Not published2001.11
Paramedics$63,210$30.392001.08
Animal Trainers$34,310$16.492005.82
Real Estate Sales Agents$55,460$26.672000.57
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58,470$28.112001.00
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$46,170$22.202000.71
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$62,800$30.192001.11
Surveyors$78,690$37.831902.04
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$66,490$31.971900.60
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$89,430Not published1901.24
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$96,140$46.221900.67
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$56,230$27.031900.69
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42,100$20.241900.68
Health Education Specialists$58,450$28.101801.47
Skincare Specialists$38,580$18.551801.34
Highway Maintenance Workers$47,160$22.681800.63
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$65,620Not published1701.49
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$45,300$21.781701.48
Athletic Trainers$61,710Not published1702.94
Massage Therapists$76,250$36.661700.92
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$44,910$21.591701.13
Couriers and Messengers$35,910$17.271701.31
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33,700$16.201700.92
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,420$36.261601.16
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62,370$29.981600.75
Dentists, General$114,990$55.281600.72
Emergency Medicine Physicians$148,180$71.241602.71
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$61,790$29.711601.03
Helpers--Production Workers$41,250$19.831600.53
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,770$30.181500.85
Community Health Workers$49,550$23.821501.35
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85,830Not published1501.57
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$65,670Not published1501.44
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$41,770$20.081500.77
Residential Advisors$41,600$20.001500.96
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50,690$24.371500.89
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$43,000$20.671501.86
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$28,380$13.651502.53
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,440$23.771501.39
Facilities Managers$109,820$52.801400.50
Purchasing Managers$128,910$61.981400.89
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$45,650$21.951401.02
Operations Research Analysts$72,500$34.861400.71
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$104,490$50.241400.81
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,160$27.961400.98
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$87,870$42.241402.39
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$64,760Not published1402.59
Interior Designers$60,200$28.941401.04
Cardiologists$558,180$268.361404.37
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34,450$16.561400.83
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$43,870$21.091401.33
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48,700$23.411401.17
Millwrights$66,240$31.851401.92
Computer Programmers$90,850$43.681300.76
Web and Digital Interface Designers$74,590$35.861300.63
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$45,560$21.911301.19
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,740Not published1301.51
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$68,070Not published1303.53
Audio and Video Technicians$52,950$25.461301.01
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$109,070$52.441303.43
Psychiatric Technicians$39,220$18.861300.45
Medical Transcriptionists$42,900$20.621301.65
Cooks, Short Order$39,040$18.771300.51
Concierges$35,810$17.221301.42
Procurement Clerks$50,350$24.211301.23
Public Safety Telecommunicators$51,670$24.841300.70
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$64,670$31.091200.58
Financial Examiners$89,730$43.141200.94
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76,230$36.651201.73
Chemists$68,640$33.001200.78
School Psychologists$81,040$38.961201.01
Social Workers, All Other$102,070$49.071201.05
Interpreters and Translators$66,320$31.891201.22
Radiologists$112,790$54.231202.52
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$83,930$40.351200.70
Opticians, Dispensing$47,310$22.741200.86
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$84,900$40.821200.55
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47,330$22.751200.37
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32,720$15.731202.52
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,160$22.671201.43
Database Administrators$88,490$42.541100.89
Engineers, All Other$93,400$44.911100.40
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$76,680Not published1101.42
Library Technicians$34,280$16.481100.91
Pest Control Workers$45,240$21.751100.57
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$45,260$21.761100.50
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$57,590$27.691102.11
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$51,820$24.921100.30
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38,030$18.281100.60
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,920$21.591100.62
Natural Sciences Managers$161,450$77.621000.50
Labor Relations Specialists$77,530$37.271000.81
Computer Hardware Engineers$123,370$59.311000.70
Environmental Engineers$107,830$51.841001.47
Mechanical Drafters$71,520$34.381001.34
Chemical Technicians$55,170$26.521000.97
Tutors$34,150$16.421000.32
Surgical Assistants$102,330$49.201002.48
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,940$24.011000.48
Order Clerks$43,100$20.721000.69
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$37,890$18.211000.96
Helpers--Electricians$40,310$19.381000.85
Prepress Technicians and Workers$47,280$22.731002.31
Print Binding and Finishing WorkersNot publishedNot published1001.67
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52,150$25.071000.33
Public Relations Managers$112,420$54.05900.67
Training and Development Managers$108,600$52.21901.02
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$46,840$22.52901.41
Clergy$59,220$28.47900.83
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105,690Not published901.31
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$64,890Not published903.78
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,230$15.98900.18
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$59,540$28.63900.89
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$57,910$27.84900.75
Budget Analysts$82,930$39.87800.93
Soil and Plant Scientists$67,340$32.38802.63
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$138,890Not published802.29
Commercial and Industrial Designers$81,740$39.30801.37
Editors$60,830$29.25800.46
Therapists, All Other$112,070$53.88801.81
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$256,240$123.19803.03
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$80,410$38.66801.05
Tour and Travel Guides$35,160$16.90800.82
Advertising Sales Agents$51,480$24.75800.46
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38,150$18.34801.23
Postal Service Clerks$64,670$31.09800.60
Glaziers$48,000$23.08800.75
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$74,640$35.88706.21
Web Developers$91,260$43.88700.51
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$65,660$31.57700.62
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$67,700$32.55701.68
History Teachers, Postsecondary$71,580Not published701.95
Special Education Teachers, All Other$65,170Not published701.12
News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsNot publishedNot published700.94
Neurologists$84,760$40.75703.40
Psychiatrists$132,450$63.68701.34
Dietetic Technicians$36,750$17.67701.19
Transportation Security Screeners$63,130$30.35700.72
Meter Readers, Utilities$44,890$21.58702.00
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$57,640$27.71701.08
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$38,650$18.58700.48
Dental Laboratory Technicians$55,540$26.70701.14
Fundraising Managers$140,090$67.35600.80
Database Architects$101,540$48.82600.50
Psychologists, All Other$130,400$62.69601.78
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$59,610$28.66600.37
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61,160$29.40600.29
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$57,760$27.77601.37
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$65,670$31.57601.85
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$67,530Not published601.51
Floral Designers$36,500$17.55600.75
Photographers$47,170$22.68600.66
Pharmacy Aides$33,880$16.29600.77
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$67,530$32.47600.61
Travel Agents$48,720$23.42600.58
Sales Engineers$91,880$44.17600.62
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$45,800$22.02600.23
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$50,940$24.49600.16
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48,340$23.24600.40
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$43,470$20.90600.67
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$43,690$21.00601.09
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51,850$24.93600.92
Medical Equipment Repairers$61,590$29.61600.46
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$33,380$16.05602.18
Commercial Pilots$111,030Not published600.72
Financial Risk Specialists$78,820$37.90500.46
Credit Counselors$50,430$24.25500.96
Microbiologists$66,500$31.97501.53
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$73,980$35.57500.30
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$75,780$36.43500.78
Biological Technicians$54,810$26.35500.36
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$57,150$27.48500.50
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$138,980Not published501.92
Art Directors$73,960$35.56500.50
Technical Writers$68,900$33.12500.55
Writers and Authors$51,170$24.60500.55
Chiropractors$81,350$39.11500.64
Protective Service Workers, All Other$60,230$28.96500.31
Tile and Stone Setters$47,840$23.00500.76
Home Appliance Repairers$49,200$23.65500.79
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$46,080$22.15501.30
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$25,020$12.03500.57
Crane and Tower Operators$74,130$35.64500.59
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$99,770$47.96400.61
Credit Analysts$84,140$40.45400.30
Financial Specialists, All Other$77,400$37.21400.17
Landscape Architects$74,990$36.05401.24
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$50,260$24.16401.66
Biological Scientists, All Other$68,970$33.16400.38
Epidemiologists$78,700$37.84401.66
Legal Support Workers, All Other$58,430$28.09400.42
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$121,300Not published401.16
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$83,320Not published400.18
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$46,120$22.17400.60
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsNot publishedNot published401.32
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$48,820$23.47401.07
Broadcast Technicians$44,910$21.59400.99
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$52,580$25.28400.96
Optometrists$139,060$66.85400.50
Occupational Therapy Assistants$65,210$31.35400.46
Physical Therapist Aides$35,490$17.06400.40
Private Detectives and Investigators$41,930$20.16400.57
Demonstrators and Product PromotersNot publishedNot published400.31
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$64,000$30.77400.32
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$55,150$26.52400.60
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$37,270$17.92400.32
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$35,940$17.28401.88
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42,460$20.42400.52
Advertising and Promotions Managers$101,340$48.72300.76
Education Administrators, All Other$104,690$50.33300.34
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$108,090$51.96300.85
Urban and Regional Planners$81,020$38.95300.40
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$67,200$32.31300.23
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$113,550Not published303.12
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$220,690Not published301.56
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$182,490$87.74302.00
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$90,990$43.74301.06
Hearing Aid Specialists$76,750$36.90301.53
Bailiffs$32,020$15.39301.08
File Clerks$44,510$21.40300.23
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$35,170$16.91300.67
Power Plant Operators$84,150$40.46300.64
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$208,770Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$47,810$22.99Not publishedNot published
Library Assistants, Clerical$34,520$16.60Not publishedNot published
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,180$14.03Not publishedNot published
Lodging Managers$61,100$29.37Not publishedNot published
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$105,890$50.91Not publishedNot published
Physicians, Pathologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$78,800$37.88Not 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.