Median DOL Salary
$79,525
Total DOL Filings
69
Companies Hiring
15
Cost of Living Index
92.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Murray, KY$79,525
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Murray, KY is 30.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Murray
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State University | 60 | $56,825 | Other | |
| Murray Calloway County Hospital | 4 | $240,000 | Other | |
| MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY HOSPITAL | 3 | $166,400 | Other | |
| Hutson Inc | 2 | $82,306 | Other | |
| Ag Connections LLC | 2 | $77,726 | Other | |
| Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC | 2 | $78,000 | Other | |
| WESTERN KENTUCKY REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RET | 1 | $34,158 | Other | |
| Jackson Therapy Partners Holdings, LLC | 1 | $59,852 | Other | |
| Inteliroute Technologies LLC | 1 | $88,369 | Other | |
| Wade Farms, LLC | 1 | $46,592 | Other | |
| Kwangsan, LLC | 1 | $36,462 | Other | |
| IWIS ENGINE SYSTEMS LP | 1 | $63,200 | Other | |
| Syngenta Crop Protection LLC | 1 | $92,321 | Other | |
| The Nature Conservancy | 1 | $86,149 | Other | |
| Black Mountain Feeders, LLC | 1 | $31,824 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Murray
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,233 | +23.8% | 6 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $51,825 | -20.8% | 7 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $50,320 | -20.8% | 5 |
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 Murray, KY
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Murray, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,233 | $105,740 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $51,825 | $55,786 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $50,320 | $54,166 |
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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.