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Average salary by job family in Lexington
| Management | $116,750 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $104,300 |
| Legal | $103,130 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $98,490 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $94,420 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $81,190 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $77,330 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $66,870 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $64,490 |
| Community and Social Service | $60,280 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $58,510 |
| Construction and Extraction | $57,930 |
| Production | $57,690 |
| Protective Service | $48,590 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $47,870 |
| Sales and Related | $47,250 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,180 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,330 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,660 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,580 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,050 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $32,910 |
Highest-paying jobs in Lexington
- Cardiologists$375,750
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$346,060
- Family Medicine Physicians$289,780
- Physicians, All Other$270,250
- Anesthesiologists$269,170
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$265,090
- Chief Executives$251,620
- Surgeons, All Other$242,600
- Nurse Anesthetists$237,660
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$232,570
Most common jobs in Lexington and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 8,650 | $62,470 | $59,730 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,100 | $102,360 | $80,440 |
| Registered Nurses | 8,070 | $86,050 | $79,040 |
| Retail Salespersons | 7,810 | $33,390 | $30,100 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,500 | $41,210 | $41,910 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,500 | $27,810 | $27,990 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,430 | $39,080 | $37,080 |
| Cashiers | 5,250 | $29,710 | $29,590 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,200 | $43,290 | $39,160 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 5,020 | $37,250 | $34,910 |
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Cost of living in Lexington
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $62,210 therefore buys what $66,972 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $327,671, 4.6 times the median household income of $70,717.
$327,671typical home value
$70,717median household income
92.9BEA price parity
517,378metro population
Take-home pay in Lexington
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,260 | $29,167 | $2,431 |
| Median wage | $48,620 | $38,325 | $3,194 |
| Average wage | $62,210 | $48,395 | $4,033 |
| 75th percentile wage | $75,360 | $57,253 | $4,771 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Salaries for every job in Lexington
Management31 jobs
- Chief Executives$252K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$179K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$160K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155K
- Financial Managers$154K
- Natural Sciences Managers$149K
- Sales Managers$148K
- Marketing Managers$137K
- Human Resources Managers$137K
- Purchasing Managers$134K
- Administrative Services Managers$133K
- Managers, All Other$131K
- Fundraising Managers$131K
- Industrial Production Managers$128K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$127K
- Public Relations Managers$122K
- Construction Managers$119K
- Training and Development Managers$118K
- Facilities Managers$117K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$106K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$105K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$105K
- Education Administrators, All Other$103K
- General and Operations Managers$102K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$102K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$91K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Food Service Managers$73K
- Lodging Managers$68K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$58K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$50K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical52 jobs
- Cardiologists$376K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$346K
- Family Medicine Physicians$290K
- Physicians, All Other$270K
- Anesthesiologists$269K
- Surgeons, All Other$243K
- Nurse Anesthetists$238K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$233K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$221K
- Neurologists$214K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$204K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$188K
- Psychiatrists$174K
- Pediatricians, General$174K
- Optometrists$145K
- Radiologists$138K
- Pharmacists$136K
- Veterinarians$129K
- Dentists, General$128K
- Nurse Practitioners$127K
- Physician Assistants$119K
- Surgical Assistants$116K
- Therapists, All Other$96K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Occupational Therapists$93K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$92K
- Chiropractors$88K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$87K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$87K
- Registered Nurses$86K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$86K
- Dental Hygienists$81K
- Respiratory Therapists$79K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$69K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$66K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Surgical Technologists$63K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$63K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$62K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Athletic Trainers$59K
- Paramedics$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Opticians, Dispensing$51K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$41K
- Dietetic Technicians$41K
- Psychiatric Technicians$40K
Legal5 jobs
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Software Developers$128K
- Computer Network Architects$113K
- Information Security Analysts$107K
- Database Architects$106K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$101K
- Computer Programmers$99K
- Data Scientists$96K
- Computer Systems Analysts$96K
- Database Administrators$91K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$91K
- Web Developers$87K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$86K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$82K
- Operations Research Analysts$80K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$74K
Architecture and Engineering22 jobs
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$120K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$116K
- Environmental Engineers$116K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$109K
- Civil Engineers$107K
- Mechanical Engineers$106K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$106K
- Engineers, All Other$103K
- Electrical Engineers$103K
- Industrial Engineers$103K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$97K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Landscape Architects$76K
- Surveyors$75K
- Mechanical Drafters$70K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$63K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$60K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53K
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$124K
- Management Analysts$100K
- Financial Examiners$97K
- Project Management Specialists$92K
- Insurance Underwriters$91K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$88K
- Credit Analysts$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$84K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$83K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$83K
- Budget Analysts$82K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82K
- Loan Officers$81K
- Fundraisers$77K
- Financial Risk Specialists$77K
- Cost Estimators$77K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77K
- Logisticians$76K
- Compliance Officers$74K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72K
- Labor Relations Specialists$70K
- Training and Development Specialists$69K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$65K
- Credit Counselors$57K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$56K
- Tax Preparers$51K
Life, Physical, and Social Science21 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$123K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$98K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$91K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$82K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$81K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81K
- School Psychologists$81K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$81K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$80K
- Urban and Regional Planners$78K
- Microbiologists$77K
- Epidemiologists$76K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$76K
- Chemists$75K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$73K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$71K
- Chemical Technicians$62K
- Biological Technicians$58K
- Social Science Research Assistants$56K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$53K
Educational Instruction and Library41 jobs
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$205K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$131K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$130K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$129K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$78K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$77K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$73K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Instructional Coordinators$68K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$68K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$66K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$55K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$53K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$51K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$45K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40K
- Library Technicians$35K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35K
- Tutors$33K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media18 jobs
- Technical Writers$86K
- Coaches and Scouts$83K
- Art Directors$81K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$77K
- Public Relations Specialists$69K
- Interpreters and Translators$68K
- Interior Designers$68K
- Editors$67K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$65K
- Graphic Designers$61K
- Producers and Directors$60K
- Writers and Authors$57K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$56K
- Audio and Video Technicians$55K
- Photographers$53K
- Broadcast Technicians$47K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43K
- Floral Designers$37K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$92K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$82K
- Health Education Specialists$69K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64K
- Healthcare Social Workers$62K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$62K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61K
- Clergy$60K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$59K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$58K
- Community Health Workers$54K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$52K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair26 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$76K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$68K
- Millwrights$65K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$65K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$65K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$61K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$60K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$52K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$52K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$51K
- Home Appliance Repairers$50K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$38K
Construction and Extraction21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$67K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$67K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$62K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$59K
- Electricians$57K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$57K
- Carpenters$56K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$55K
- Glaziers$51K
- Roofers$51K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$50K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$49K
- Tile and Stone Setters$48K
- Construction Laborers$46K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$45K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$43K
- Helpers--Electricians$42K
Production32 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$83K
- Tool and Die Makers$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$62K
- Food Batchmakers$58K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51K
- Printing Press Operators$50K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$49K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$48K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$47K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Helpers--Production Workers$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$43K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Bakers$35K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$34K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$31K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Protective Service15 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$72K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$67K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$61K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$49K
- Firefighters$41K
- Security Guards$37K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35K
- Bailiffs$35K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28K
Transportation and Material Moving21 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$265K
- Commercial Pilots$129K
- Crane and Tower Operators$72K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Bus Drivers, School$54K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$50K
- Light Truck Drivers$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$44K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$33K
- Parking Attendants$33K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Engineers$114K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$110K
- Insurance Sales Agents$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$79K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$73K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$60K
- Travel Agents$55K
- Advertising Sales Agents$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$30K
Office and Administrative Support40 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$57K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$54K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$53K
- Procurement Clerks$52K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$51K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$45K
- File Clerks$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Order Clerks$42K
- Tellers$41K
- Office Clerks, General$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$40K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$35K
- Couriers and Messengers$34K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Massage Therapists$68K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$65K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$61K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Dental Assistants$51K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Phlebotomists$45K
- Medical Transcriptionists$43K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Nursing Assistants$40K
- Physical Therapist Aides$39K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35K
- Pharmacy Aides$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$47K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47K
- Animal Trainers$42K
- Skincare Specialists$42K
- Concierges$41K
- Residential Advisors$39K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Tour and Travel Guides$35K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Waiters and Waitresses$37K
- Cooks, Short Order$37K
- Bartenders$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Food Preparation Workers$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$26K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$25K
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Salary in Lexington: questions
What is a good salary in Lexington?
Half of all workers in the Lexington metro earn less than $48,620 and the average is $62,210. Earning more than $75,360 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Lexington to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,809, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Lexington?
Cardiologists ($375,750), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($346,060), Family Medicine Physicians ($289,780).
What is the average salary in Fayette?
Fayette is part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area, where the average salary is $62,210 a year and the median $48,620. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Fayette, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460), all occupations and 468 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 Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
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