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Average salary by job family in Owensboro
| Management | $105,090 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $94,320 |
| Legal | $92,080 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,520 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $89,330 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $74,480 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $73,990 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $58,740 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,440 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,870 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $51,770 |
| Production | $50,550 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $47,820 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,510 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $45,340 |
| Protective Service | $44,240 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,770 |
| Sales and Related | $41,880 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,520 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $33,920 |
| Personal Care and Service | $32,220 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,300 |
Highest-paying jobs in Owensboro
- Physicians, All Other$360,910
- Chief Executives$252,880
- Family Medicine Physicians$221,120
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$146,320
- Human Resources Managers$145,580
- Pharmacists$136,740
- Marketing Managers$136,560
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$136,480
- Managers, All Other$134,510
- Nurse Practitioners$129,790
Most common jobs in Owensboro and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,490 | $32,000 | $29,030 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,200 | $90,350 | $73,460 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,180 | $38,320 | $36,100 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,130 | $41,790 | $39,380 |
| Cashiers | 1,130 | $27,700 | $27,870 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,080 | $26,070 | $26,750 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 980 | $56,140 | $61,250 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 980 | $33,000 | $31,210 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 920 | $43,800 | $45,260 |
| Nursing Assistants | 890 | $38,060 | $39,020 |
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Cost of living in Owensboro
Prices in the Owensboro area are 11% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $54,150 therefore buys what $61,110 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $213,657, 3.3 times the median household income of $65,656.
$213,657typical home value
$65,656median household income
88.6BEA price parity
112,322metro population
Take-home pay in Owensboro
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $33,070 | $27,123 | $2,260 |
| Median wage | $44,960 | $36,049 | $3,004 |
| Average wage | $54,150 | $42,948 | $3,579 |
| 75th percentile wage | $63,340 | $49,847 | $4,154 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
Salaries for every job in Owensboro
Management19 jobs
- Chief Executives$253K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$146K
- Human Resources Managers$146K
- Marketing Managers$137K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$136K
- Managers, All Other$135K
- Sales Managers$129K
- Industrial Production Managers$123K
- Financial Managers$121K
- Administrative Services Managers$118K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$114K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$113K
- Facilities Managers$109K
- Construction Managers$102K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$101K
- General and Operations Managers$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$71K
- Food Service Managers$68K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$64K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical12 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$361K
- Family Medicine Physicians$221K
- Pharmacists$137K
- Nurse Practitioners$130K
- Physical Therapists$93K
- Occupational Therapists$91K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$84K
- Dental Hygienists$74K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62K
- Medical Records Specialists$49K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical4 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations14 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$109K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$91K
- Project Management Specialists$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$81K
- Management Analysts$79K
- Compliance Officers$76K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76K
- Cost Estimators$76K
- Logisticians$73K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$70K
- Human Resources Specialists$66K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66K
- Loan Officers$65K
- Training and Development Specialists$60K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$60K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$59K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36K
Construction and Extraction9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$69K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$67K
- Electricians$59K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55K
- Carpenters$55K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$43K
Community and Social Service6 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library16 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$77K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$68K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$49K
- Library Technicians$46K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$45K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34K
Production19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60K
- Tool and Die Makers$60K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$56K
- Machinists$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Food Batchmakers$43K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Production Workers, All Other$35K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$29K
- Sewing Machine Operators$28K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Office and Administrative Support20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Office Clerks, General$39K
- Tellers$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$32K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28K
Protective Service3 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Bus Drivers, School$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$33K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$30K
Sales and Related10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$78K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$76K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Parts Salespersons$39K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$28K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service7 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38K
- Waiters and Waitresses$36K
- Bartenders$34K
- Cooks, Restaurant$32K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$28K
- Dishwashers$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
- Cooks, Fast Food$25K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$24K
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Salary in Owensboro: questions
What is a good salary in Owensboro?
Half of all workers in the Owensboro metro earn less than $44,960 and the average is $54,150. Earning more than $63,340 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Owensboro to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $61,823, because prices here are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Owensboro?
Physicians, All Other ($360,910), Chief Executives ($252,880), Family Medicine Physicians ($221,120).
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 Owensboro, KY (36980), all occupations and 197 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 Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
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