Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Kentucky earn a median of $71,040 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,540; the top 10% earn over $94,840. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Conservation Scientists$71,980 median in Kentucky
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$61,950 median in Kentucky
- Soil and Plant Scientists$67,340 median in Kentucky
- Environmental Restoration Planners$71,040 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$69,240 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$46,840 median in Kentucky
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Kentucky
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Kentucky?
The median is $71,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,540 and the top 10% earn over $94,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.