Data Scientists Salary in Kentucky
Data Scientists in Kentucky earn a median of $91,760 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,990; the top 10% earn over $156,480. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Data Scientists pay in Kentucky
How much do data scientists make in Kentucky?
The median is $91,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,990 and the top 10% earn over $156,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 49 (−24% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.