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Salaries in Louisville by Occupation
Average pay by occupation in the Louisville metro area: 36 jobs ranked by annual salary from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Figures cover the whole Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metropolitan area, not just city centers.
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS metro data (Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN) · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology
Louisville pay by occupation
| Occupation | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|
| Financial Managers | $66.88 | $139,100 |
| Marketing Managers | $63.17 | $131,390 |
| Software Developers | $53.53 | $111,340 |
| Information Security Analysts | $48.14 | $100,130 |
| Data Scientists | $46.85 | $97,440 |
| Project Management Specialists | $42.93 | $89,290 |
| Registered Nurses | $41.16 | $85,620 |
| Web Developers | $39.06 | $81,240 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $37.90 | $78,840 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $32.80 | $68,220 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $32.09 | $66,740 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $30.78 | $64,030 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $30.27 | $62,960 |
| Electricians | $30.15 | $62,720 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $28.37 | $59,000 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $28.37 | $59,000 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $28.03 | $58,300 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $27.75 | $57,710 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $27.28 | $56,740 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $27.02 | $56,210 |
| Graphic Designers | $26.49 | $55,100 |
| Carpenters | $26.38 | $54,880 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $24.59 | $51,150 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $24.39 | $50,730 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $24.23 | $50,390 |
| Firefighters | $23.00 | $47,840 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $22.70 | $47,220 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $20.38 | $42,380 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $19.69 | $40,960 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $19.50 | $40,560 |
| Phlebotomists | $19.33 | $40,210 |
| Medical Assistants | $19.30 | $40,150 |
| Nursing Assistants | $18.55 | $38,590 |
| Office Clerks, General | $18.45 | $38,370 |
| Retail Salespersons | $16.76 | $34,870 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $16.07 | $33,430 |
Highest-paying occupations in Louisville
- Financial Managers — $139,100 a year
- Marketing Managers — $131,390 a year
- Software Developers — $111,340 a year
- Information Security Analysts — $100,130 a year
- Data Scientists — $97,440 a year
Wages above cover the whole Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro. For statewide context, see the Kentucky salary page, or browse all 36 salary guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which occupation pays the most in Louisville?
Financial Managers leads, at about $139,100 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release (Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro).
Where does the data come from?
Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wages for the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metropolitan statistical area, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.
Is this pay for the city or the whole metro?
Pay covers the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN MSA — the city plus surrounding counties — which is exactly how the BLS publishes local wage data. Neighborhood-level pay varies.
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