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# Jobs in Paducah, KY — Salary & Top Employers

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**Open jobs:** 759

**Hiring momentum:** +0.0% — 33 new postings in the last 28 days vs 33 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,126
- Median salary: $48K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $35K – $75K
- Remote share: 2.9%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 1,126 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Paducah, KY: Hospitals and Health Care (46% of all postings), followed by Retail and Restaurants.
- Pay in Paducah, KY runs 32% below the United States median ($48K vs $70K).
- New postings for Paducah, KY held steady in the last 28 days (33 vs 33 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Paducah, KY

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 520 | $41K |
| Retail | 160 | $36K |
| Restaurants | 63 | — |
| Food & Beverage Services | 41 | $38K |
| Maritime Transportation | 38 | — |
| Mining | 34 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Paducah, KY

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 187 | — |
| Patient Care Technician | 46 | — |
| Retail Sales Associate | 41 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Paducah, KY

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 47 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 7 employers filed 12 petitions.

## Top visa sponsors in Paducah, KY

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Core Clinical Partners | 4 | — |
| University of Kentucky | 2 | — |
| Baptist Health Medical Group | 2 | — |
| Envision Healthcare | 8 | — |
| Evonik | 1 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Paducah, KY?

Healthcare, nuclear energy, manufacturing, and logistics are the core sectors. The Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant and its cleanup/remediation work generate specialized contractor employment, alongside Baptist Health Paducah and industrial manufacturers.
### Who are the top employers in Paducah, KY?

Baptist Health Paducah, Lourdes Hospital, nuclear site contractors, and manufacturing companies are among the largest employers. The page ranks all employers by current open roles.
### What is the typical salary for jobs in Paducah, KY?

Salaries in Paducah are generally in line with western Kentucky averages. Nuclear and specialized industrial roles can command above-average pay, while healthcare wages vary by specialty. See salary benchmarks on this page.
### Are there nuclear or energy jobs in Paducah, KY?

Yes. The Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant remediation site supports ongoing contractor employment in nuclear safety, environmental science, and engineering. Filter by energy or government on this page to see related listings.
### Are remote jobs available in Paducah, KY?

Remote roles are limited in Paducah's manufacturing and healthcare-heavy economy, but some administrative and technology positions offer flexible arrangements. Use the remote filter on this page to see current remote openings.
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