The median annual wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Kentucky is $80,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $77,530.
Pay spans roughly $39,710 at the 10th percentile to $104,330 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.88 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as physical scientists, all other in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $80,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $77,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.88 |
| 10th percentile | $39,710 |
| 90th percentile | $104,330 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.