Data Scientists Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #38 of 49 · KY
20.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $100,840 ≈ $48/hr
Median annual salary $91,760
Employment 1,540
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $61,990P25 $75,620 Median $91,760P75 $121,850P90 $156,480
About 80% of data scientistss in Kentucky earn between $61,990 and $156,480. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean data scientists salary in Kentucky is $100,840, about 20.5% below the U.S. average ($126,800). That works out to roughly $48/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $99,980 | $106,140 | 650 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $84,460 | $96,060 | 230 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $82,920 | $96,840 | 140 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $82,820 | $99,540 | 60 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $80,990 | $78,960 | 40 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $76,900 | $85,940 | 30 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $65,620 | $79,280 | 40 |