Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,280 or more. The middle half of geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Lexington earn between $59,000 and $114,440.
- $44K10th
- $59K25th
- $68KMedian
- $114K75th
- $118K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,140 | $6,762 | $39.01 |
| Median | $67,700 | $5,642 | $32.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $114,440 | $9,537 | $55.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Lexington earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($79,810) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($116,150). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $101,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $81,140 | $67,700 | $43,940 | $118,280 | 70 |
| Kentucky | $79,810 | $77,510 | $44,130 | $115,920 | 170 |
| United States | $116,150 | $101,920 | $59,330 | $200,230 | 23,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $81,140, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $60,958 a year, or $5,080 a month and $2,345 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)? 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 $81,140 buys what about $87,352 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$87,000
- Knoxville, TN$86,380
- Indianapolis, IN$84,570
- Columbus, OH$88,180
- Nashville, TN$89,320
- Asheville, NC$102,590
Highest-paying cities for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)
Midland, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($192,880).
- Midland, TX$192,880
- Houston, TX$179,730
- Lubbock, TX$157,570
- Palm Bay, FL$146,810
- Dallas, TX$146,630
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by city
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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Lexington: questions
How much do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) make an hour in Lexington?
$39.01 an hour on average, and $32.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) take-home pay in Lexington?
About $60,958 a year ($5,080 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,140. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,150).
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; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 1.68, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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