The population of Paducah was estimated to be 28,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Paducah is about 19% lower than the national average.

The State of Kentucky enforces different minimum wages in some districts. The state level minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for basic wages, and $2.13 per hour for tipped wages. The city of Paducah may be in a district with a different minimum wage than this.

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Dollar General

Mayfield, KY

Health Insurance

($.57 - .64 CPM + 1K Bonus) Class A OTR Truck Driving Job

US Xpress

Paducah, KY

Driver

$1,000 sign-on bonus

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education

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Pilgrim's

Paducah, KY

Hourly

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Earn Cash From Taking Surveys Online

Earn Haus

🌎 Remote

New

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

Retail Sales

Cracker Barrel

Paducah, KY

New

Part-Time

Hospitality

401(k)

Health Insurance

Cook - Mills Health and Rehab Center - Food

ARAMARK

Mayfield, KY

New

Food Service

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Flatbed Owner Operators & Lease Purchase Drivers

Blair Logistics

Paducah, KY

New

$5,000 sign-on bonus

$2,000 / week

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Delivery Driver

Amazon

Paducah, KY

New

Driver

Eco-Friendly

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Managerial Accounting Tutor - Remote/Work from Home

Varsity Tutors

🌎 Remote

New

Remote

Hourly

$18 / hour

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Work-from-Home Tester - Try Online Side Gigs and Give Feedback

Finance Buzz

🌎 Remote

Remote

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Greeter

Walmart

Paducah, KY

New

Retail

Eco-Friendly

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COO

Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce

Paducah, Kentucky

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General Manager

Sonic

Paducah, Kentucky

$50k - $70k / year

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General Manager

Sonic Drive-In

Paducah, Kentucky

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General Manager

Red Lobster

Paducah, Kentucky

Food Service

$71.9k / year

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Social Worker Care Manager - Lourdes Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Paducah, KY

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Restaurant Manager - Casual Dining

Gecko Hospitality

Paducah, KY

Food Service

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Hospice Aide

FC Compassus

Paducah, KY

New

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education

Parental Leave

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Outside Sales Representative

Elevated Financial Benefits

Paducah, KY

Entry-Level

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Level II Technical Support

E-Tel

Paducah, KY

New

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Resort Attendant

Furkidz

Paducah, KY

New

Hospitality

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Pharmacy Manager

Byrd-Watson Pharmacy

Paducah, KY

401(k)

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Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Full Time - Nights

Massac Memorial Hospital

Metropolis, IL

New

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Grain Laborer

Express Employment

Ledbetter, KY

Hourly

$20 / hour

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Home Health Aide

United Energy Workers Healthcare

Kevil, KY

New

Hospitality

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Remote Sales Agents - Work from Home

The Coalition

🌎 Remote

New

Part-Time

Remote

$100k / year

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Front Desk

Marriott

Paducah, KY

New

Hospitality

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Health, Safety, and Security Manager

Ashland

Calvert City, Kentucky

Hourly

Health Insurance

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Work From Home

Remote Jobs

🌎 Remote

New

Part-Time

Remote

401(k)

PTO

Health Insurance

Flexible Schedule

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Flexible Earnings Work-from-Home Jobs

Gig Jobs

Paducah, Kentucky

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Store Manager

Journeys

Paducah, KY

Retail

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Individual Accademic Coach

Sylvan Learning

Paducah, KY

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Employment in Paducah

Population

The population of Paducah, KY was estimated to be 28,000 in 2022. The median age of the Paducah population is 43.8.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Paducah, KY is about 19% lower than the national average. The median household income in Paducah is $39,061.

Paducah, KY Education

High School Graduate: 35%
Some College: 24%
Associates Degree: 11%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 29%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 34%
High School Graduate: 57%
Some College: 74%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 84%

Unemployment Rate by Education

Less than High School: 15%
High School Graduate: 5%
Some College: 3%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 1%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Paducah, KY. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

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Paducah Job Market

Paducah is a small city in western Kentucky with a population of 27,000. Many barge companies are headquartered in Paducah and the river helps drive industry in the area. Top industries in Paducah include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Paducah is growing slowly. People like working in Paducah because of its historic downtown, views of the river, and arts scene. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Paducah than in the rest of the US.

Jobs near Paducah, Kentucky include Nurse, Registered Nurse, Physician, Travel, and Travel Nurse.

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