Data Scientist Salary in Kentucky
Based on 2K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$93,490
$44.947/hr
vs National Average
$105,473
-11.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $160K
2K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Data Scientist in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,130 |
| 25th percentile | $74,110 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $93,490 |
| 75th percentile | $123,150 |
| 90th percentile | $160,460 |
Historical Salary Trend — Data Scientist in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,990 |
| 2023 | $88,800 |
| 2024 | $93,490 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,990 | $98,212 |
| 2023 | $88,800 | $104,916 |
| 2024 | $93,490 | $105,473 |