Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the median pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists is $37.30 an hour ($77,580 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.

$37.30Median hourly pay
$65,020–$95,240Middle half of workers, yearly
670People in this job in Kentucky

That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($103,410). Kentucky ranks 39th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Kentucky

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$26.60$55,320
25% of workers$31.26$65,020
Half of workers (median)$37.30$77,580
75% of workers$45.79$95,240
90% of workers$78.17$162,590

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Kentucky metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Louisville/Jefferson County$76,730280
Lexington-Fayette$66,490190

Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for medical scientists, except epidemiologists

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +12.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.