Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Kentucky

In Kentucky we have BLS pay data for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Lexington only, where the average is $81,140 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) average at $79,810 and the median at $77,510 for 170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,150.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$81,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$81,140	$67,700	$59,000	$60,958	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in other states

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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 19-2042.
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.

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