Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,410 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Lexington earn between $51,950 and $86,240.
- $41K10th
- $52K25th
- $68KMedian
- $86K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,610 | $6,301 | $36.35 |
| Median | $67,610 | $5,634 | $32.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,950 | $4,329 | $24.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,240 | $7,187 | $41.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Lexington earn 6% less than the Kentucky average ($80,840) and 41% less than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is -45% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $75,610 | $67,610 | $41,370 | $108,410 | 210 |
| Kentucky | $80,840 | $81,260 | $41,370 | $108,410 | 260 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $75,610, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $57,414 a year, or $4,784 a month and $2,208 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 other physical scientists? 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 $75,610 buys what about $81,398 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 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$123,710
- Dayton, OH$140,240
- Knoxville, TN$138,010
- Indianapolis, IN$73,510
- Columbus, OH$82,630
- Asheville, NC$108,670
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Lexington: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Lexington?
$36.35 an hour on average, and $32.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Lexington?
About $57,414 a year ($4,784 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,610. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do other physical scientists earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 41% less than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
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; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 5.13, this job is 5.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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