How much does a data scientist make in Kentucky?
$91,760a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Kentucky. That is $44.12 an hour or $7,647 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.12
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,990Median: $91,760Highest 10%: $156,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,990 | $29.80 | |
| 25th | $75,620 | $36.36 | |
| Median | $91,760 | $44.12 | |
| 75th | $121,900 | $58.58 | |
| 90th | $156,500 | $75.23 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $102,700 |
| Louisville, KY | $99,980 |
| Huntington, WV | $91,130 |
| Lexington, KY | $84,460 |
| Clarksville, TN | $79,200 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $65,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 37. New Mexico | $95,850 |
| 38. Iowa | $95,830 |
| 39. South Carolina | $91,990 |
| 40. Kentucky | $91,760 |
| 41. Indiana | $91,470 |
| 42. Maine | $90,880 |
| 43. Idaho | $89,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $44.12 ($91,760 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $91,760 against $120,200 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for data scientist pay?
Kentucky ranks 40 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays data scientists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $102,700 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.