The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Kentucky is $73,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $85,400.
Pay spans roughly $52,320 at the 10th percentile to $152,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.20 per hour. An estimated 600 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $73,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $85,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.20 |
| 10th percentile | $52,320 |
| 90th percentile | $152,160 |
| Employment | 600 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.