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How much does a social scientist and related worker make in Kentucky?

$78,850a year

Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers in Kentucky. That is $37.91 an hour or $6,571 a month.

Hourly
$37.91
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among states
46 of 49
Jobs in the state
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,590Median: $78,850Highest 10%: $106,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$56,590$27.21
25th$64,590$31.05
Median$78,850$37.91
75th$94,520$45.44
90th$106,300$51.12

Cities in Kentucky

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Clarksville, TN$83,780
Louisville, KY$83,780
Lexington, KY$75,780
Cincinnati, OH$75,570
Salaries for every job in Kentucky

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for social scientist and related workers.

43. Tennessee$80,860
44. Missouri$80,850
45. Vermont$79,450
46. Kentucky$78,850
47. Arkansas$76,400
48. North Dakota$76,400
49. Maine$73,920
Social Scientist and Related Worker salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a social scientist and related worker make an hour in Kentucky?

The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $37.91 ($78,850 a year).

Do social scientist and related workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?

No: $78,850 against $101,100 nationally, 22% less.

Where does Kentucky rank for social scientist and related worker pay?

Kentucky ranks 46 of 49 states.

Which city in Kentucky pays social scientist and related workers the most?

Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $83,780 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.