Chemists Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #42 of 51 · KY
13.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $86,740 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $84,090
Employment 530
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $54,950P25 $64,800 Median $84,090P75 $98,190P90 $126,060
About 80% of chemistss in Kentucky earn between $54,950 and $126,060. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemists salary in Kentucky is $86,740, about 13.6% below the U.S. average ($100,450). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $95,660 | $92,150 | 110 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $91,900 | $90,270 | 70 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $86,090 | $89,860 | 110 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $80,780 | $90,450 | 40 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $68,640 | $74,890 | 120 |