The median annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Kentucky is $67,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $77,110.
Pay spans roughly $37,210 at the 10th percentile to $134,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.39 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as atmospheric and space scientists in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $67,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $77,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.39 |
| 10th percentile | $37,210 |
| 90th percentile | $134,430 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.