How much does a physical scientist make in Kentucky?
$81,260a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in Kentucky. That is $39.07 an hour or $6,772 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.07
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,370Median: $81,260Highest 10%: $108,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,370 | $19.89 | |
| 25th | $51,950 | $24.98 | |
| Median | $81,260 | $39.07 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.28 | |
| 90th | $108,400 | $52.12 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $120,700 |
| Lexington, KY | $67,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical scientists.
| 33. Wisconsin | $97,470 |
| 34. Montana | $94,520 |
| 35. Louisiana | $94,320 |
| 36. Kentucky | $81,260 |
| 37. Iowa | $80,810 |
| 38. Wyoming | $69,240 |
| 39. Indiana | $68,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $39.07 ($81,260 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $81,260 against $122,600 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for physical scientist pay?
Kentucky ranks 36 of 39 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays physical scientists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $120,700 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.