The population of Murray was estimated to be 17,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Murray is about 16% 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 Murray may be in a district with a different minimum wage than this.

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Hazel, KY

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Pilgrim's

Murray, KY

Hourly

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Remote Survey Taker

Earn Haus

🌎 Remote

New

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

Cook - Mills Health and Rehab Center - Food

ARAMARK

Mayfield, KY

New

Food Service

Delivery Driver

Amazon

Murray, KY

New

Driver

Eco-Friendly

Managerial Accounting Tutor - Remote/Work from Home

Varsity Tutors

🌎 Remote

Remote

Hourly

$18 / hour

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Remote Opportunity - Explore Side Hustles & Earn Extra Income

Finance Buzz

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Customer Service Representative

Walmart

Murray, KY

New

Retail

Eco-Friendly

Education

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General Manager - Operating Partner

Cafe Zupas

Murray, Kentucky

Food Service

401(k)

PTO

$125k / year

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Managing Partner

Modern Woodmen of America

Murray, Kentucky

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$46 / hour

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General Manager

Sonic Drive-In

Benton, Kentucky

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General Manager

Sonic

Benton, Kentucky

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Western Kentucky Employed Neurology Position with Stipend & Sign-On

Enterprisemed

Murray, KY

Hospitality

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Gastroenterologist

LifePoint Health

Mayfield, KY

New

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Front Desk

Marriott

Murray, KY

New

Hospitality

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Window Clerk/Customer Service - No Experience Required

Postal Jobs Resource

Kirksey, Kentucky

New

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Production Manager - Chemicals ONLY

Judge Direct Placement

Benton, Kentucky

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Remote

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Individual Accademic Coach

Sylvan Learning

Murray, KY

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Employment in Murray

Population

The population of Murray, KY was estimated to be 17,000 in 2022. The median age of the Murray population is 27.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Murray, KY is about 16% lower than the national average. The median household income in Murray is $31,827.

Murray, KY Education

High School Graduate: 31%
Some College: 22%
Associates Degree: 6%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 40%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 39%
High School Graduate: 51%
Some College: 78%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 75%

Unemployment Rate by Education

High School Graduate: 1%
Some College: 2%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%

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

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Murray Job Market

Murray is a college town in southwestern Kentucky with a population of around 19,000. Top industries in Murray include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Murray is growing steadily. People like working in Murray because of its college town feel from Murray State University and its proximity to outdoor recreation activities. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Murray than in the rest of the US.

Jobs near Murray, Kentucky include Nurse, Registered Nurse, Truck Driver, Physician, and Driver.

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