Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $141,740 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Louisville earn between $64,560 and $95,100.
- $55K10th
- $65K25th
- $77KMedian
- $95K75th
- $142K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,800 | $7,483 | $43.17 |
| Median | $76,730 | $6,394 | $36.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,560 | $5,380 | $31.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,100 | $7,925 | $45.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Louisville earn 6% less than the Kentucky average ($95,680) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $89,800 | $76,730 | $55,290 | $141,740 | 280 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $89,800, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $67,003 a year, or $5,584 a month and $2,577 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $69,340 | $5,778 |
| Working in KY | $67,003 | $5,584 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $89,800 buys what about $96,482 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($90,830).
- 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 Louisville: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Louisville?
$43.17 an hour on average, and $36.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Louisville?
About $67,003 a year ($5,584 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,800. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.4%.
- 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 Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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