How much does an epidemiologist make in Kentucky?
$78,810a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in Kentucky. That is $37.89 an hour or $6,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.89
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,010Median: $78,810Highest 10%: $96,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,010 | $27.89 | |
| 25th | $67,630 | $32.51 | |
| Median | $78,810 | $37.89 | |
| 75th | $83,700 | $40.24 | |
| 90th | $96,150 | $46.23 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $78,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for epidemiologists.
| 23. Kansas | $79,620 |
| 24. Montana | $79,500 |
| 25. Florida | $79,460 |
| 26. Kentucky | $78,810 |
| 27. Indiana | $77,250 |
| 28. Texas | $77,170 |
| 29. Utah | $76,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $37.89 ($78,810 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $78,810 against $87,220 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for epidemiologist pay?
Kentucky ranks 26 of 42 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays epidemiologists the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $78,700 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.