Epidemiologists pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,190 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Lexington earn between $64,230 and $83,700.
- $55K10th
- $64K25th
- $79KMedian
- $84K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,810 | $6,318 | $36.45 |
| Median | $78,700 | $6,558 | $37.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,230 | $5,352 | $30.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,700 | $6,975 | $40.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Lexington earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($78,110) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $75,810 | $78,700 | $55,240 | $96,190 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $78,110 | $78,810 | $58,010 | $96,150 | 120 |
| United States | $97,890 | $87,220 | $61,270 | $138,800 | 12,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $75,810, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $57,542 a year, or $4,795 a month and $2,213 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $75,810 buys what about $81,614 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Indianapolis, IN$79,950
- Columbus, OH$90,060
- Charlotte, NC$69,750
- Ann Arbor, MI$77,360
- Pittsburgh, PA$89,450
- Atlanta, GA$77,070
Highest-paying cities for epidemiologists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($140,680).
- San Francisco, CA$140,680
- Boston, MA$132,490
- Seattle, WA$126,450
- Las Vegas, NV$117,930
- Sacramento, CA$115,120
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Epidemiologists salary in Lexington: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Lexington?
$36.45 an hour on average, and $37.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Lexington?
About $57,542 a year ($4,795 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,810. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do epidemiologists earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,890).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1041; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.66, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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