Biochemist and Biophysicist Salary in Kentucky
Based on 40+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$74,630
$35.88/hr
vs National Average
$94,075
-20.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$54K – $227K
40 employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Biochemist and Biophysicist in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,940 |
| 25th percentile | $62,300 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $74,630 |
| 75th percentile | $121,410 |
| 90th percentile | $227,350 |
Historical Salary Trend — Biochemist and Biophysicist in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,490 |
| 2023 | $75,500 |
| 2024 | $74,630 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,490 | $86,103 |
| 2023 | $75,500 | $88,658 |
| 2024 | $74,630 | $94,075 |