Chemist Salary in Kentucky
Based on 610+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$79,800
$38.365/hr
vs National Average
$86,969
-8.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $124K
610 employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,140 |
| 25th percentile | $60,420 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $79,800 |
| 75th percentile | $96,740 |
| 90th percentile | $124,080 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,240 |
| 2023 | $79,200 |
| 2024 | $79,800 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,240 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $79,200 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $79,800 | $86,969 |