Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in Kentucky
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Kentucky earn a median of $95,360 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($109,370)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,570; the top 10% earn over $121,180. Nationally the range is $71,850 to $168,180.
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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in Kentucky
How much do bioengineers and biomedical engineers make in Kentucky?
The median is $95,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,570 and the top 10% earn over $121,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for bioengineers and biomedical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 37 (−13% vs. the national median of $109,370). Living costs are not included.