Environmental Compliance Inspectors Salary in Kentucky
Environmental Compliance Inspectors in Kentucky earn a median of $69,240 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Compliance Officers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,360
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,120; the top 10% earn over $109,300. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$46,840 median in Kentucky
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,120 median in Kentucky
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$83,730 median in Kentucky
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$69,240 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$71,040 median in Kentucky
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$107,760 median in Kentucky
Environmental Compliance Inspectors pay in Kentucky
How much do environmental compliance inspectors make in Kentucky?
The median is $69,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,120 and the top 10% earn over $109,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for environmental compliance inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.