Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Kentucky

Other biological scientists in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $87,680 a year) and the least in Lexington ($79,730), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other biological scientists average at $79,930 and the median at $79,400 for 260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,330.

Biological Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$87,680
Lexington$79,730

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$87,680	$88,610	$78,850	$65,633	93
Lexington	$79,730	$68,970	$63,450	$60,055	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Biological Scientists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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 19-1029.
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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