Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Labor Force
52,893
Employed
50,130
Unemployed
2,763
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Owensboro, KY
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $401,180 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $224,740 |
| Chief Executives | $171,540 |
| Pharmacists | $139,950 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,480 |
| Human Resources Managers | $132,760 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $129,430 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,780 |
| Managers, All Other | $127,170 |
| Marketing Managers | $124,040 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.