Median DOL Salary
$191,325
Total DOL Filings
66
Companies Hiring
15
Cost of Living Index
92.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Morehead, KY$191,325
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Morehead, KY is 214.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Morehead
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State University | 13 | $70,580 | Other | |
| Apogee Medical Group, Kentucky, PSC | 13 | $250,000 | Other | |
| SRG Global Trim, LLC | 10 | $80,257 | Other | |
| ST. CLAIRE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 10 | $275,000 | Other | |
| St. Claire Medical Center Inc | 8 | $410,000 | Other | |
| KVC BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE KENTUCKY, INC. | 3 | $51,000 | Other | |
| SRG Global, LLC | 3 | $106,000 | Other | |
| Apogee Medical Group, New York, PC | 2 | $284,960 | Other | |
| University of Kentucky | 2 | $76,000 | Other | |
| Kings Daughters Medical Specialties | 1 | $350,000 | Other | |
| Apogee Medical Group, Ohio, Inc | 1 | $280,000 | Other | |
| Rite Aid | 1 | $132,600 | Other | |
| Apogee Medical Group, South Carolina, PC | 1 | $275,600 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 1 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Harold White Lumber Inc. | 1 | $44,574 | Other |
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 Morehead, KY
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Morehead, 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.
Compare to Other Cities
See how Morehead, KY stacks up against other major hiring markets.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.