Sustainability Specialists Salary in Kentucky
Sustainability Specialists in Kentucky earn a median of $74,690 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Business Operations Specialists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($83,050)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,870
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,450; the top 10% earn over $119,430. Nationally the range is $47,880 to $150,010.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Sustainability Specialists pay in Kentucky
How much do sustainability specialists make in Kentucky?
The median is $74,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,450 and the top 10% earn over $119,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for sustainability specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $83,050). Living costs are not included.