The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Lexington-Fayette, KY is $62,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $79,240.
Pay spans roughly $52,320 at the 10th percentile to $127,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.10 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Lexington-Fayette, KY.
| Median (annual) | $62,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $79,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.10 |
| 10th percentile | $52,320 |
| 90th percentile | $127,930 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.