Top 20 Fastest-Growing Occupations in Kentucky
(requiring a Bachelor's degree or higher)
- Network systems and data communications analyst
- Personal financial advisor
- Chiropractor
- Physician assistant
- Writers/author
- Computer software engineer, systems software
- Environmental engineer
- Mental health and substance abuse social worker
- Database administrator
- Special education teacher
- Graphic designer
- Network and computer systems administrator
- Clinical, counseling and school psychologist
- Construction manager
- Kindergarten teacher
- Veterinarian
- Computer and information systems manager
- Landscape architect
- Physical therapist
- Art director
(requiring post-secondary training or an associate's degree)
- Massage therapist
- Fitness trainer/aerobics instructor
- Veterinary technologist/technician
- Manicurist
- Desktop publisher
- Real estate sales agent
- Real estate appraiser/assessor
- Medical record/health information technician
- Physical therapist assistant
- Barber
- Environmental science and protection technician
- Interior designer
- Preschool teacher
- Skin care specialist
- Occupational therapist assistant
- Paralegal and legal assistant
- Hair stylist/cosmetologist
- Industrial engineering technician
- Computer support specialist
- Emergency medical technician/paramedic
Source: Kentucky Department for Employment Services, Labor Market Information
Top 20 Highest-Paying Occupations in Kentucky
Occupation Annual median wages, 2004
- Anesthesiologist $145,600+
- Obstetrician/gynecologist $145,600+
- Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon $145,600+
- Orthodontist $145,600+
- Podiatrist $145,600+
- Psychiatrist $145,600+
- Surgeon $145,600+
- General internist $139,300
- Family/general practitioner $134,000
- Physician/surgeon, all others $122,800
- Pediatrician $118,700
- Chief executive $115,900
- Dentist $107,100
- Air traffic controller $101,900
- Airline pilot $95,700
- Pharmacist $88,200
- Actuary $83,900
- Physicist $82,700
- Engineering Manager $82,400
- Chemical engineer $81,700
Source: Kentucky Department for Employment Services, Labor Market Information
Top 20 Occupations in Kentucky with the Most Job Openings
(requiring a Bachelor's degree or higher)
- General and operations manager
- Post-secondary teacher
- Elementary school teacher
- Accountant/auditor
- Secondary school teacher
- Clergy
- Special education teacher
- Chief executive
- Lawyer
- Middle school teacher
- Financial manager
- Physician/surgeon
- Construction manager
- Pharmacist
- Sales manager
- Computer software engineer
- Computer systems analyst
- Insurance sales agent
- Medical/health services manager
- Network systems and data communications analyst
(requiring post-secondary training or Associate's degree)
- Registered nurse
- Nursing aid
- Automotive service technician/mechanic
- Licensed practical/licensed vocational nurse
- Hairstylist/cosmetologist
- Real estate sales agent
- Preschool teacher
- Computer support specialist
- Bus and truck mechanic/diesel engine specialist
- Emergency medical technician/paramedic
- Medical records/health information technician
- Medical secretary
- Paralegal/legal assistant
- Radiologic technologist/technician
- Legal secretary
- Fitness trainer/aerobics instructor
- Medical/clinical laboratory technician
- Mobile heavy equipment mechanic
- Respiratory therapist
- Civil engineering technician
Source: Kentucky Department for Employment Services, Labor Market Information
