How much does a geoscientist make in Kentucky?
$77,510a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in Kentucky. That is $37.26 an hour or $6,459 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.26
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,130Median: $77,510Highest 10%: $115,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,130 | $21.22 | |
| 25th | $58,230 | $28.00 | |
| Median | $77,510 | $37.26 | |
| 75th | $99,100 | $47.64 | |
| 90th | $115,900 | $55.73 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $78,290 |
| Lexington, KY | $67,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 38. Kansas | $80,080 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $78,610 |
| 40. Tennessee | $77,870 |
| 41. Kentucky | $77,510 |
| 42. West Virginia | $76,060 |
| 43. Montana | $75,520 |
| 44. Wyoming | $74,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $37.26 ($77,510 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $77,510 against $101,900 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for geoscientist pay?
Kentucky ranks 41 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays geoscientists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $78,290 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.