Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #47 of 51 · KY
22.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $71,160 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $71,040
Employment 1,000
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,540P25 $56,070 Median $71,040P75 $78,850P90 $94,840
About 80% of environmental scientists and specialists, including healths in Kentucky earn between $48,540 and $94,840. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean environmental scientists and specialists, including health salary in Kentucky is $71,160, about 22.4% below the U.S. average ($91,680). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $73,980 | $81,080 | 50 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $71,040 | $68,700 | 450 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $71,040 | $75,510 | 100 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $71,040 | $69,000 | 60 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $71,040 | $73,270 | 80 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $56,190 | $62,010 | 120 |
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