Economists Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #40 of 40 · KY
41% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $83,920 ≈ $40/hr
Median annual salary $71,400
Employment 100
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $59,810P25 $64,070 Median $71,400P75 $100,880P90 $124,380
About 80% of economistss in Kentucky earn between $59,810 and $124,380. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean economists salary in Kentucky is $83,920, about 41% below the U.S. average ($142,130). That works out to roughly $40/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $67,110 | $71,400 | 40 |