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SOC 19-2099 · Kentucky

Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Kentucky

In Kentucky we have BLS pay data for other physical scientists in Lexington only, where the average is $75,610 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the other physical scientists average at $80,840 and the median at $81,260 for 260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,230.

$76Khighest: Lexington

$76Klowest: Lexington

210jobs in these metros

1metro areas

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Physical Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$75,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$75,610	$67,610	$51,950	$57,414	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.

Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Physical Scientists, All Other salary by city and state

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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 19-2099.
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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