Molecular and Cellular Biologists Salary in Kentucky
Molecular and Cellular Biologists in Kentucky earn a median of $79,400 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Biological Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,020; the top 10% earn over $109,300. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Biologists$79,400 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Molecular and Cellular Biologists pay in Kentucky
How much do molecular and cellular biologists make in Kentucky?
The median is $79,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,020 and the top 10% earn over $109,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for molecular and cellular biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 50 (−20% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.