Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Salary in Kentucky
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists in Kentucky earn a median of $81,260 a year, −34% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Physical Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −34% ($122,570)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,370; the top 10% earn over $108,410. Nationally the range is $67,000 to $195,190.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$103,240 median in Kentucky
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$77,510 median in Kentucky
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians$89,420 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Physicists$180,910 median in Kentucky
- Soil and Plant Scientists$67,340 median in Kentucky
- Environmental Restoration Planners$71,040 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists pay in Kentucky
How much do remote sensing scientists and technologists make in Kentucky?
The median is $81,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,370 and the top 10% earn over $108,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for remote sensing scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 39 (−34% vs. the national median of $122,570). Living costs are not included.