Metadata Manager Salary in Lexington, KY

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How much does a Metadata Manager make in Lexington, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Metadata Manager in Lexington, KY is $128,228. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $115,409 to $139,605, with most professionals earning between $103,738 and $149,964.

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What is a Metadata Manager?

The Metadata Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization, maintenance, and quality of metadata within a company or organization. This includes developing and implementing metadata standards, policies, and procedures, as well as ensuring that metadata is accurate, consistent, and up-to-date. The Metadata Manager may also be responsible for managing a team of metadata specialists, collaborating with other departments to ensure metadata needs are met, and staying current on industry best practices and trends in metadata management. Additionally, the Metadata Manager may be involved in data governance and data quality initiatives to ensure that metadata is effectively utilized and leveraged across the organization.

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Average Salary Range for Metadata Manager in Lexington, KY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
115409
139605
128228

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
123017
151755
137554
What is the average salary for Metadata Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Metadata Manager in Lexington, KY. The base salary for Metadata Manager ranges from $115,409 to $139,605 with the average base salary of $128,228. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,017 to $151,755 with the average total cash compensation of $137,554.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $128,228 $115,409 - $139,605
Bonus $9,326 $7,608 - $12,150
Total Pay $137,554 $123,017 - $151,755
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Metadata Manager Salary Near Lexington, KY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,374 - $138,353 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,975 - $137,871 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Louisville, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,224 - $144,220 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,144 - $146,542 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,144 - $146,542 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,645 - $145,939 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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