How much does a conservation scientist make in Kentucky?
$71,980a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in Kentucky. That is $34.61 an hour or $5,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.61
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,710Median: $71,980Highest 10%: $106,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| 25th | $53,380 | $25.66 | |
| Median | $71,980 | $34.61 | |
| 75th | $96,100 | $46.20 | |
| 90th | $106,300 | $51.12 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for conservation scientists.
| 25. Connecticut | $73,860 |
| 26. Arkansas | $73,320 |
| 27. Nevada | $73,030 |
| 28. Kentucky | $71,980 |
| 29. Minnesota | $71,280 |
| 30. Oklahoma | $71,270 |
| 31. Tennessee | $70,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $34.61 ($71,980 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $71,980 against $73,010 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for conservation scientist pay?
Kentucky ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays conservation scientists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $67,080 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.