Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,090 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Lexington earn between $66,190 and $88,610.
- $55K10th
- $66K25th
- $66KMedian
- $89K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,830 | $7,569 | $43.67 |
| Median | $66,490 | $5,541 | $31.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,190 | $5,516 | $31.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $88,610 | $7,384 | $42.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Lexington earn 5% less than the Kentucky average ($95,680) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $90,830 | $66,490 | $55,320 | $134,090 | 190 |
| Kentucky | $95,680 | $77,580 | $55,320 | $162,590 | 670 |
| United States | $116,840 | $103,410 | $64,800 | $177,780 | 172,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $90,830, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $67,170 a year, or $5,597 a month and $2,583 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 medical scientists (except 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 $90,830 buys what about $97,783 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 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lexington$90,830
- Louisville$89,800
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Kentucky
Highest-paying cities for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)
Syracuse, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,580).
- Syracuse, NY$182,580
- Vallejo, CA$162,840
- Topeka, KS$162,650
- Charleston, SC$160,640
- San Francisco, CA$157,540
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Lexington: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Lexington?
$43.67 an hour on average, and $31.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Lexington?
About $67,170 a year ($5,597 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,830. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,840).
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 19-1042; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 27.9%.
- 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 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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