Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #40 of 51 · KY
15.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $79,710 ≈ $38/hr
Median annual salary $72,140
Employment 13,790
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,340P25 $55,760 Median $72,140P75 $94,520P90 $124,650
About 80% of life, physical, and social science occupationss in Kentucky earn between $45,340 and $124,650. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean life, physical, and social science occupations salary in Kentucky is $79,710, about 15.7% below the U.S. average ($94,600). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $84,540 | $80,830 | 400 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $78,850 | $84,260 | 300 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $76,400 | $82,310 | 3,680 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $73,850 | $79,700 | 540 |
| Owensboro, KY | $71,840 | $74,480 | 290 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $71,040 | $73,780 | 2,000 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $71,040 | $77,740 | 930 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $70,840 | $74,130 | 1,010 |
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