Medical Scientists Salary in Kentucky
Medical Scientists in Kentucky earn a median of $77,580 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,320; the top 10% earn over $162,590. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Biochemists and Biophysicists$74,710 median in Kentucky
- Microbiologists$66,500 median in Kentucky
- Physicians, Pathologists$324,390 median in Kentucky
- Bioinformatics Scientists$79,400 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Medical Scientists pay in Kentucky
How much do medical scientists make in Kentucky?
The median is $77,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,320 and the top 10% earn over $162,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 46 (−25% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.