The median annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Kentucky is $82,860 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $94,160.
Pay spans roughly $67,590 at the 10th percentile to $130,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.84 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as computer and information research scientists in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $82,860 |
| Mean (annual) | $94,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.84 |
| 10th percentile | $67,590 |
| 90th percentile | $130,150 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.