May 2025 OEWS estimates
Salaries in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
Compare official BLS wage estimates for 53 selected occupations with publishable data in this metro area.
Dataset coverage
Occupations covered
53
Data release
May 2025
Median salary distribution across covered occupations
These values summarize the 53 selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY.
- Lowest covered median
- $41,600
- Middle covered median
- $77,700
- Highest covered median
- $150,710
Highest-paying occupations in our BLS dataset
Annual median salary on a zero-based scale. This compares only the selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY.
| Rank | Metro or occupation | Annual median |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $150,710 |
| #2 | Sales Manager | $137,880 |
| #3 | Financial Manager | $136,970 |
| #4 | Marketing Manager | $136,350 |
| #5 | Managers, All Other | $134,710 |
| #6 | Physician Assistant | $130,830 |
| #7 | Lawyer | $124,530 |
| #8 | Nurse Practitioner | $122,900 |
| #9 | Human Resources Manager | $122,360 |
| #10 | Medical and Health Services Manager | $112,070 |
Largest occupations by estimated employment
BLS employment estimates for selected occupations where employment is published.
| Rank | Employment market | Estimated employment |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Registered Nurse | 18,180 |
| #2 | General and Operations Manager | 16,830 |
| #3 | Customer Service Representative | 13,630 |
| #4 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | 10,820 |
| #5 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | 7,730 |
| #6 | Nursing Assistant | 7,650 |
| #7 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Product | 5,860 |
| #8 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 5,510 |
| #9 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 5,190 |
| #10 | Accountants and Auditor | 4,590 |