Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Geoscientists
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) in Kentucky earn a median of $77,510 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($101,920)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,130; the top 10% earn over $115,920. Nationally the range is $59,330 to $200,230.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$103,240 median in Kentucky
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$81,260 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$67,340 median in Kentucky
- Industrial Ecologists$71,040 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Physicists$180,910 median in Kentucky
- Water Resource Specialists$126,440 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) pay in Kentucky
How much do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) make in Kentucky?
The median is $77,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,130 and the top 10% earn over $115,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 50 (−24% vs. the national median of $101,920). Living costs are not included.