How much does a physicist make in Kentucky?
$180,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Kentucky. That is $86.98 an hour or $15,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $86.98
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,860Median: $180,900Highest 10%: $282,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,860 | $31.66 | |
| 25th | $120,100 | $57.74 | |
| Median | $180,900 | $86.98 | |
| 75th | $232,200 | $111.62 | |
| 90th | $282,000 | $135.58 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $142,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 6. Oklahoma | $200,100 |
| 7. Texas | $184,000 |
| 8. New York | $182,000 |
| 9. Kentucky | $180,900 |
| 10. Connecticut | $180,300 |
| 11. Iowa | $178,100 |
| 12. Maryland | $174,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $86.98 ($180,900 a year).
Do physicists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $180,900 against $172,300 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for physicist pay?
Kentucky ranks 9 of 43 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays physicists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $142,200 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.