Economists Salary in Kentucky
Economists in Kentucky earn a median of $71,400 a year, −43% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −43% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,810; the top 10% earn over $124,380. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Environmental Economists$71,400 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$65,690 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$91,760 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Actuaries$120,400 median in Kentucky
- Statisticians$112,520 median in Kentucky
- Management Analysts$95,630 median in Kentucky
Economists pay in Kentucky
How much do economists make in Kentucky?
The median is $71,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,810 and the top 10% earn over $124,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 40 (−43% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.