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Average salary by job family in Bowling Green
| Management | $106,150 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $94,850 |
| Legal | $89,940 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $86,040 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $85,920 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,700 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $74,960 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $59,760 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,690 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,130 |
| Construction and Extraction | $54,000 |
| Production | $52,270 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $49,940 |
| Protective Service | $48,810 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $43,740 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,110 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,420 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,310 |
| Sales and Related | $41,120 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,890 |
| Personal Care and Service | $33,520 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,410 |
Highest-paying jobs in Bowling Green
- Physicians, All Other$345,110
- Chief Executives$231,320
- Sales Managers$144,660
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$140,600
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$136,730
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$136,150
- Pharmacists$134,950
- Financial Managers$134,670
- Purchasing Managers$129,830
- Industrial Production Managers$128,090
Most common jobs in Bowling Green and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 2,720 | $30,490 | $28,430 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,540 | $27,140 | $27,650 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,070 | $40,020 | $38,040 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,030 | $44,240 | $42,940 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,010 | $89,030 | $71,170 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,870 | $83,650 | $79,120 |
| Cashiers | 1,670 | $28,020 | $28,540 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,660 | $35,020 | $34,730 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,540 | $56,130 | $53,450 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,250 | $34,080 | $28,810 |
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Cost of living in Bowling Green
Prices in the Bowling Green area are 10% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 90.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $54,720 therefore buys what $60,679 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $267,047, 4.3 times the median household income of $62,437.
$267,047typical home value
$62,437median household income
90.2BEA price parity
183,194metro population
Take-home pay in Bowling Green
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $33,920 | $27,687 | $2,307 |
| Median wage | $45,040 | $36,010 | $3,001 |
| Average wage | $54,720 | $43,256 | $3,605 |
| 75th percentile wage | $62,650 | $49,191 | $4,099 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
Salaries for every job in Bowling Green
Management22 jobs
- Chief Executives$231K
- Sales Managers$145K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$141K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$137K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$136K
- Financial Managers$135K
- Purchasing Managers$130K
- Industrial Production Managers$128K
- Marketing Managers$127K
- Administrative Services Managers$125K
- Human Resources Managers$123K
- Construction Managers$113K
- Facilities Managers$112K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$111K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$107K
- Managers, All Other$104K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$93K
- General and Operations Managers$89K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$54K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$41K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical26 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$345K
- Pharmacists$135K
- Nurse Practitioners$120K
- Veterinarians$102K
- Physical Therapists$95K
- Occupational Therapists$89K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$86K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$84K
- Registered Nurses$84K
- Dental Hygienists$77K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Respiratory Therapists$70K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$64K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$63K
- Surgical Technologists$62K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59K
- Athletic Trainers$57K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Medical Records Specialists$49K
- Paramedics$49K
- Opticians, Dispensing$42K
- Pharmacy Technicians$40K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$38K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$37K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$37K
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical7 jobs
Architecture and Engineering9 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science4 jobs
Business and Financial Operations18 jobs
- Financial and Investment Analysts$102K
- Management Analysts$97K
- Project Management Specialists$89K
- Personal Financial Advisors$83K
- Loan Officers$79K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78K
- Accountants and Auditors$77K
- Logisticians$75K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74K
- Cost Estimators$73K
- Human Resources Specialists$68K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$68K
- Compliance Officers$66K
- Training and Development Specialists$64K
- Fundraisers$62K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$51K
- Tax Preparers$40K
Educational Instruction and Library19 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$121K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$88K
- Instructional Coordinators$77K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$54K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$47K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$43K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
- Library Technicians$30K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77K
- Millwrights$73K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$70K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$66K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$55K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$54K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$50K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$34K
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60K
- Community Health Workers$52K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$44K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$37K
Construction and Extraction13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$69K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61K
- Electricians$59K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$54K
- Sheet Metal Workers$53K
- Carpenters$52K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$51K
- Roofers$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$45K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$44K
- Construction Laborers$42K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$42K
Production23 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$71K
- Tool and Die Makers$68K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$65K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Machinists$55K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$48K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Food Batchmakers$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Bakers$36K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$35K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$29K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$27K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media7 jobs
Protective Service8 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$102K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$79K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$53K
- Firefighters$48K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$40K
- Security Guards$39K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25K
Office and Administrative Support31 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$58K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$46K
- Bill and Account Collectors$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45K
- Procurement Clerks$44K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$43K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$41K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39K
- Office Clerks, General$39K
- Tellers$36K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$33K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Couriers and Messengers$31K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
Transportation and Material Moving15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Light Truck Drivers$46K
- Bus Drivers, School$44K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$44K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$42K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Parking Attendants$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
Healthcare Support8 jobs
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$110K
- Insurance Sales Agents$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$77K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$71K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$65K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44K
- Advertising Sales Agents$42K
- Parts Salespersons$38K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$38K
- Retail Salespersons$30K
- Cashiers$28K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service12 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$43K
- Skincare Specialists$42K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$39K
- Tour and Travel Guides$37K
- Residential Advisors$35K
- Animal Caretakers$31K
- Recreation Workers$30K
- Childcare Workers$27K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$24K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40K
- Waiters and Waitresses$34K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Bartenders$32K
- Cooks, Short Order$30K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Food Preparation Workers$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
- Cooks, Fast Food$25K
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Salary in Bowling Green: questions
What is a good salary in Bowling Green?
Half of all workers in the Bowling Green metro earn less than $45,040 and the average is $54,720. Earning more than $62,650 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Bowling Green to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $62,918, because prices here are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Bowling Green?
Physicians, All Other ($345,110), Chief Executives ($231,320), Sales Managers ($144,660).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Bowling Green, KY (14540), all occupations and 279 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
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