Median DOL Salary
$81,653
Total DOL Filings
36
Companies Hiring
8
Cost of Living Index
92.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Ghent, KY$81,653
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Ghent, KY is 34% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Ghent
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Stainless | 29 | $78,618 | Other | |
| Nucor Steel Gallatin LLC | 2 | $89,804 | Other | |
| GO CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | 2 | $54,288 | Other | |
| Harsco | 1 | $88,000 | Other | |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | 1 | $71,594 | Other | |
| University of Louisville - Louisville, KY | 1 | $91,520 | Other | |
| Akkodis, Inc. | 1 | $106,070 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Ghent
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $60,694 | -36.6% | 8 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Kentucky
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Kentucky.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,100 | 310 |
| Pediatricians, General | $237,740 | 260 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $231,240 | 510 |
| Psychiatrists | $229,630 | 200 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $212,430 | 1,050 |
| Podiatrists | $198,990 | 60 |
| Physicists | $168,660 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $146,630 | 2,950 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $138,620 | 420 |
| Dentists, General | $135,550 | 910 |
Salary Trend in Ghent, KY
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Ghent, KY has a cost of living index of 92.9, which is 7.1% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $107,643 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $60,694 | $65,333 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.