The median annual wage for Economists in Kentucky is $65,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,910.
Pay spans roughly $41,040 at the 10th percentile to $120,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.48 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as economists in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $65,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,910 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.48 |
| 10th percentile | $41,040 |
| 90th percentile | $120,640 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.