Chemists Salary in Kentucky
Chemists in Kentucky earn a median of $84,090 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,950; the top 10% earn over $126,060. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Chemical Technicians$60,830 median in Kentucky
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,470 median in Kentucky
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,140 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$68,230 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$65,660 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Biological Technicians$48,910 median in Kentucky
Chemists pay in Kentucky
How much do chemists make in Kentucky?
The median is $84,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,950 and the top 10% earn over $126,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.