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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Jobs in Paducah, KY (22)

($.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

Part-Time Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Owensboro, KY

Optum

Paducah, KY

New

Part-Time

Hourly

$1,500 sign-on bonus

401(k)

Vision Insurance

$16 - $27.69 / hour

Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Paducah, KY

Dental Insurance

$61.1k - $124.4k / year

Remote Survey Taker

Earn Haus

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

Outside Sales Representative

Safe Haven Security

Paducah, KY

New

401(k)

PTO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$750 - $2,000 / month

Truck Driver

Kenan Advantage Group

Paducah, KY

Hourly

Driver

Dental Insurance

$90k / year

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Cook

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Palma, KY

New

Part-Time

Food Service

401(k)

Health Insurance

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Remote

Talkspace

🌎 Remote

New

Part-Time

Remote

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Entry Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $30,000 Sign On Bonus

United States Customs and Border Protection

Brookport, IL

Entry-Level

$30k sign-on bonus

Dental Insurance

$30 / hour

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Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA)

Signature HealthCARE

Calvert City, KY

New

Part-Time

Hourly

PTO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$21.50 / hour

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Manager, Environmental Services

Aramark

Paducah, KY

Hospitality

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Crew

Dunkin'

Paducah, KY

Food Service

Eco-Friendly

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KFC TEAM MEMBER

KFC

Paducah, KY

Food Service

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Leader In Training

Buckle

Paducah, KY

Part-Time

Hospitality

Flexible Schedule

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Travel Psychology - $2,367 to $2,733 per week in Paducah, KY

National Staffing Solutions

Paducah, KY

$2,367 - $2,733 / week

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Route Sales Representative - Frito-Lay North America $16-$35/hr

FRITO LAY

Paducah, KY

Hourly

$16 - $35 / hour

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Groom Tech in Training, Petsense

Tractor Supply

Paducah, KY

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education

Parental Leave

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Family & Community Resource Center Administrator

Governor of Illinois

Metropolis, IL

Part-Time

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

$9,500 - $11k / month

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Family & Community Resource Center Administrator

Illinoiscomptroller

Metropolis, IL

Part-Time

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

$9,500 - $11k / month

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Get Paid to Test Products at Home – Flexible Hours, Weekly Pay

OCPA

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Hourly

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

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Chaplain Corps

US Navy Reserve

Paducah, KY

Part-Time

$500k / year

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FUEL CENTER/CLERK

Kroger

Paducah, KY

Part-Time

Retail

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education

$21 / hour

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NMMS Social Studies Teacher

Marshall County Schools

Calvert City, KY

Entry-Level

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.

County: McCracken

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, Travel, Nurse Rn, Travel Nurse, and Registered Nurse.

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