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Average salary by job family in Louisville
| Management | $123,210 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $103,880 |
| Legal | $103,670 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $96,290 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $91,980 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $82,310 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $79,830 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,010 |
| Construction and Extraction | $61,650 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $61,010 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,470 |
| Community and Social Service | $60,270 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $57,800 |
| Sales and Related | $52,060 |
| Production | $51,500 |
| Protective Service | $49,910 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,300 |
| Healthcare Support | $42,360 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $40,770 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,360 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,260 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $33,340 |
Highest-paying jobs in Louisville
- Anesthesiologists$355,850
- Radiologists$337,700
- Physicians, All Other$336,370
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$312,640
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$309,170
- Family Medicine Physicians$304,930
- Physicians, Pathologists$294,130
- Chief Executives$260,320
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$253,190
- Psychiatrists$244,750
Most common jobs in Louisville and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 29,400 | $44,440 | $46,830 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 20,920 | $48,670 | $48,440 |
| Registered Nurses | 18,180 | $90,190 | $84,850 |
| Retail Salespersons | 17,540 | $33,870 | $30,660 |
| General and Operations Managers | 16,830 | $110,700 | $89,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 16,410 | $41,040 | $37,610 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 15,540 | $28,750 | $28,690 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 13,630 | $44,640 | $41,600 |
| Cashiers | 12,630 | $30,920 | $30,560 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 10,970 | $38,200 | $35,860 |
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Cost of living in Louisville
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $62,310 therefore buys what $66,947 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $283,232, 3.9 times the median household income of $71,737.
$283,232typical home value
$71,737median household income
93.1BEA price parity
1,361,847metro population
Take-home pay in Louisville
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,960 | $29,888 | $2,491 |
| Median wage | $48,370 | $38,406 | $3,201 |
| Average wage | $62,310 | $48,812 | $4,068 |
| 75th percentile wage | $72,040 | $55,521 | $4,627 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Salaries for every job in Louisville
Management33 jobs
- Chief Executives$260K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$165K
- Sales Managers$156K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$155K
- Financial Managers$153K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$151K
- Marketing Managers$143K
- Managers, All Other$138K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$135K
- Fundraising Managers$134K
- Purchasing Managers$133K
- Human Resources Managers$130K
- Public Relations Managers$128K
- Natural Sciences Managers$127K
- Industrial Production Managers$127K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$121K
- Training and Development Managers$121K
- Construction Managers$117K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$116K
- General and Operations Managers$111K
- Facilities Managers$109K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$107K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$100K
- Education Administrators, All Other$93K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$86K
- Emergency Management Directors$82K
- Social and Community Service Managers$80K
- Food Service Managers$72K
- Lodging Managers$70K
- Funeral Home Managers$69K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$64K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$52K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical53 jobs
- Anesthesiologists$356K
- Radiologists$338K
- Physicians, All Other$336K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$313K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$309K
- Family Medicine Physicians$305K
- Physicians, Pathologists$294K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$253K
- Psychiatrists$245K
- Nurse Anesthetists$235K
- Dentists, General$168K
- Podiatrists$164K
- Optometrists$147K
- Pharmacists$142K
- Physician Assistants$130K
- Nurse Practitioners$127K
- Veterinarians$115K
- Radiation Therapists$111K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$104K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$102K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Occupational Therapists$100K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$99K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$97K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$96K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$93K
- Registered Nurses$90K
- Chiropractors$90K
- Audiologists$84K
- Dental Hygienists$84K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Respiratory Therapists$75K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Surgical Assistants$68K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$68K
- Surgical Technologists$67K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$66K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Athletic Trainers$63K
- Recreational Therapists$61K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$60K
- Medical Records Specialists$57K
- Paramedics$57K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$55K
- Therapists, All Other$55K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$46K
- Opticians, Dispensing$44K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Psychiatric Technicians$43K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$30K
Legal5 jobs
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Database Architects$131K
- Software Developers$121K
- Statisticians$114K
- Information Security Analysts$112K
- Computer Network Architects$109K
- Computer Programmers$109K
- Computer Systems Analysts$107K
- Data Scientists$106K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$106K
- Database Administrators$100K
- Web Developers$92K
- Operations Research Analysts$88K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$86K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$86K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$86K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$79K
- Computer User Support Specialists$59K
Architecture and Engineering27 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$137K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$114K
- Environmental Engineers$114K
- Chemical Engineers$113K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$111K
- Civil Engineers$108K
- Engineers, All Other$105K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$102K
- Materials Engineers$102K
- Mechanical Engineers$101K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$101K
- Industrial Engineers$98K
- Electrical Engineers$98K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$79K
- Surveyors$78K
- Landscape Architects$77K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$75K
- Mechanical Drafters$70K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$65K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$54K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$50K
Life, Physical, and Social Science19 jobs
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$114K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$106K
- School Psychologists$97K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92K
- Chemists$90K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$90K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$88K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$85K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$84K
- Urban and Regional Planners$80K
- Social Science Research Assistants$79K
- Food Science Technicians$76K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76K
- Materials Scientists$70K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$67K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$62K
- Chemical Technicians$60K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55K
- Biological Technicians$50K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$122K
- Financial Examiners$97K
- Management Analysts$96K
- Project Management Specialists$91K
- Budget Analysts$90K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$86K
- Insurance Underwriters$83K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$82K
- Cost Estimators$81K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$81K
- Compliance Officers$79K
- Loan Officers$78K
- Credit Analysts$78K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$76K
- Financial Risk Specialists$75K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Fundraisers$73K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$73K
- Labor Relations Specialists$73K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$73K
- Logisticians$71K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70K
- Training and Development Specialists$69K
- Tax Preparers$58K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
- Credit Counselors$51K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$51K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair34 jobs
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$112K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$83K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$78K
- Millwrights$72K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$70K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$64K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$61K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60K
- Home Appliance Repairers$60K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$60K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$59K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$58K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$52K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$49K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45K
- Avionics Technicians$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
Construction and Extraction29 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$79K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$72K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$71K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$71K
- Sheet Metal Workers$66K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$65K
- Electricians$65K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$63K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$61K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$59K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$59K
- Carpenters$57K
- Pipelayers$56K
- Roofers$55K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$55K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$55K
- Glaziers$54K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$54K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$53K
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$51K
- Construction Laborers$50K
- Tile and Stone Setters$48K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$46K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$46K
- Helpers--Electricians$44K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$44K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44K
Educational Instruction and Library37 jobs
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$91K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$81K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$74K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$68K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Instructional Coordinators$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Curators$62K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$60K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$55K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$52K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$42K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$42K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
- Library Technicians$38K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Tutors$36K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media24 jobs
- Art Directors$92K
- Technical Writers$86K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$81K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$75K
- Public Relations Specialists$73K
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$72K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$70K
- Producers and Directors$68K
- Film and Video Editors$66K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$63K
- Interior Designers$62K
- Graphic Designers$60K
- Coaches and Scouts$57K
- Writers and Authors$57K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$55K
- Audio and Video Technicians$55K
- Interpreters and Translators$55K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$53K
- Photographers$53K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$48K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$47K
- Broadcast Technicians$42K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38K
- Floral Designers$36K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$95K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74K
- Health Education Specialists$74K
- Healthcare Social Workers$71K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58K
- Community Health Workers$58K
- Clergy$58K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$56K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$45K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
Transportation and Material Moving25 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$210K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$128K
- Transportation Inspectors$102K
- Crane and Tower Operators$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$62K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$60K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$58K
- Bus Drivers, School$57K
- Light Truck Drivers$54K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$47K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$46K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
- Parking Attendants$32K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$126K
- Sales Engineers$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$87K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$81K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$76K
- Advertising Sales Agents$67K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$67K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$63K
- Travel Agents$59K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$46K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$31K
Production67 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$99K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$80K
- Gas Plant Operators$77K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$76K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$74K
- Tool and Die Makers$71K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$66K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$66K
- Machinists$61K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$57K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$55K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Printing Press Operators$51K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$51K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$48K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$48K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Helpers--Production Workers$46K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Food Batchmakers$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Upholsterers$45K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$44K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$43K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$43K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$41K
- Etchers and Engravers$40K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$40K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Bakers$38K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$33K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$32K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Protective Service20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$96K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$64K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$62K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$61K
- Transportation Security Screeners$59K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$56K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$56K
- Firefighters$48K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$46K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$46K
- Security Guards$40K
- Animal Control Workers$39K
- Bailiffs$39K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37K
- School Bus Monitors$32K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
Office and Administrative Support47 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Brokerage Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$57K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$53K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$52K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$52K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$52K
- Procurement Clerks$52K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$51K
- Bill and Account Collectors$51K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$50K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$50K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- New Accounts Clerks$47K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$47K
- Statistical Assistants$47K
- File Clerks$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$46K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Order Clerks$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Tellers$40K
- Gambling Cage Workers$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Couriers and Messengers$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Massage Therapists$70K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$67K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$62K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Dental Assistants$52K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$49K
- Medical Transcriptionists$45K
- Phlebotomists$45K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Nursing Assistants$42K
- Psychiatric Aides$41K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38K
- Pharmacy Aides$37K
- Orderlies$37K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
- Physical Therapist Aides$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Personal Care and Service23 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$54K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- Embalmers$47K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$47K
- Skincare Specialists$47K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$46K
- Animal Trainers$41K
- Crematory Operators$41K
- Tour and Travel Guides$40K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$38K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$36K
- Concierges$36K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Funeral Attendants$34K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$34K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Recreation Workers$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30K
- Residential Advisors$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Waiters and Waitresses$36K
- Bartenders$36K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Cooks, Short Order$31K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$27K
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Salary in Louisville: questions
What is a good salary in Louisville?
Half of all workers in the Louisville metro earn less than $48,370 and the average is $62,310. Earning more than $72,040 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Louisville to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $65,851, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Louisville?
Anesthesiologists ($355,850), Radiologists ($337,700), Physicians, All Other ($336,370).
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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140), all occupations and 559 individual jobs.
- 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 Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
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