Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Kentucky
Biochemists and Biophysicists in Kentucky earn a median of $74,710 a year, −41% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −41% ($127,410)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,020; the top 10% earn over $199,580. Nationally the range is $74,290 to $201,110.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$79,400 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$99,830 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$77,580 median in Kentucky
- Bioinformatics Scientists$79,400 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Geneticists$79,400 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$66,500 median in Kentucky
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Kentucky
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in Kentucky?
The median is $74,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,020 and the top 10% earn over $199,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for biochemists and biophysicists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 35 (−41% vs. the national median of $127,410). Living costs are not included.