How much does a chemist make in Kentucky?
$84,090a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Kentucky. That is $40.43 an hour or $7,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.43
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,950Median: $84,090Highest 10%: $126,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,950 | $26.42 | |
| 25th | $64,800 | $31.15 | |
| Median | $84,090 | $40.43 | |
| 75th | $98,190 | $47.21 | |
| 90th | $126,100 | $60.61 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $96,170 |
| Louisville, KY | $86,090 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $80,780 |
| Huntington, WV | $76,110 |
| Lexington, KY | $68,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 29. Illinois | $85,230 |
| 30. New Jersey | $84,450 |
| 31. Hawaii | $84,150 |
| 32. Kentucky | $84,090 |
| 33. Kansas | $82,820 |
| 34. Missouri | $82,800 |
| 35. Florida | $82,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $40.43 ($84,090 a year).
Do chemists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $84,090 against $91,240 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for chemist pay?
Kentucky ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays chemists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $96,170 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.