May 2025 OEWS · Kentucky
Highest-paying jobs in Owensboro, KY
All-occupations median
$44,960
- 10th percentile
- $27,080
- 25th percentile
- $33,070
- Median
- $44,960
- 75th percentile
- $63,340
- 90th percentile
- $86,280
- Mean
- $54,150
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 49,450.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 88.610, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
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Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 140 | $197,180 | $401,180 | $401,180 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 30 | $119,560 | $224,740 | $336,760 |
| Chief Executives | 50 | $62,140 | $171,540 | $552,990 |
| Pharmacists | 120 | $103,090 | $139,950 | $165,870 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 40 | $90,680 | $138,480 | $207,260 |
| Human Resources Managers | 30 | $100,120 | $132,760 | $211,480 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 50 | $104,490 | $129,430 | $166,330 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 150 | $99,860 | $128,780 | $172,490 |
| Managers, All Other | 40 | $45,730 | $127,170 | $210,890 |
| Marketing Managers | 30 | $72,500 | $124,040 | $239,990 |
| Administrative Services Managers | 60 | $56,460 | $121,020 | $191,210 |
| Sales Managers | 140 | $63,480 | $119,320 | $202,780 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 40 | $60,830 | $110,320 | $186,400 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 140 | $74,170 | $109,400 | $191,700 |
| Financial Managers | 180 | $77,220 | $107,190 | $177,980 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 110 | $82,510 | $105,090 | $126,880 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 150 | $58,260 | $104,370 | $170,900 |
| Facilities Managers | 30 | $62,710 | $102,180 | $186,280 |
| Software Developers | 90 | $75,380 | $102,010 | $160,160 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 50 | $65,880 | $97,810 | $135,560 |
| Lawyers | 110 | $60,880 | $97,620 | $163,800 |
| Occupational Therapists | 60 | $70,080 | $95,740 | $106,340 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 50 | $55,060 | $94,060 | $151,010 |
| Industrial Engineers | 90 | $59,470 | $93,080 | $131,490 |
| Construction Managers | 80 | $49,510 | $91,550 | $168,000 |
| Civil Engineers | 40 | $67,860 | $91,430 | $142,590 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 60 | $47,710 | $86,470 | $143,210 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 50 | $65,080 | $83,800 | $145,930 |
| Physical Therapists | 90 | $70,370 | $83,270 | $127,230 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 40 | $54,800 | $82,880 | $111,720 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 70 | $68,390 | $81,270 | $103,550 |
| Project Management Specialists | 200 | $49,080 | $79,320 | $127,760 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 250 | $53,890 | $77,800 | $119,910 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 190 | $50,600 | $76,870 | $109,400 |
| Instructional Coordinators | 70 | $52,740 | $76,030 | $99,240 |
| Dental Hygienists | 80 | $60,670 | $75,490 | $92,440 |
| Compliance Officers | 80 | $47,830 | $74,330 | $103,890 |
| Management Analysts | 100 | $52,990 | $73,860 | $122,130 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,200 | $39,110 | $73,460 | $160,990 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 480 | $46,050 | $73,010 | $81,520 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Owensboro, KY?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Owensboro, KY is $44,960. Employment is 49,450.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Owensboro, KY?
Physicians, All Other has the highest published annual median on this list, $401,180, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Owensboro, KY.