Environmental Scientist Salary in Kentucky
Based on 1K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$68,990
$33.168/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
-10.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $100K
1K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,990 |
| 25th percentile | $54,450 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $68,990 |
| 75th percentile | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $99,990 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,270 |
| 2023 | $54,310 |
| 2024 | $68,990 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,270 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $54,310 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $68,990 | $77,423 |