How much does a life scientist make in Kentucky?
$75,670a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in Kentucky. That is $36.38 an hour or $6,306 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.38
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,190Median: $75,670Highest 10%: $87,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,190 | $32.78 | |
| 25th | $73,620 | $35.39 | |
| Median | $75,670 | $36.38 | |
| 75th | $79,160 | $38.06 | |
| 90th | $87,330 | $41.99 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for life scientists.
| 20. Texas | $81,230 |
| 21. Missouri | $79,780 |
| 22. Louisiana | $76,480 |
| 23. Kentucky | $75,670 |
| 24. Hawaii | $71,990 |
| 25. Indiana | $69,410 |
| 26. Idaho | $68,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $36.38 ($75,670 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $75,670 against $93,750 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for life scientist pay?
Kentucky ranks 23 of 32 states.
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.