Physicist Salary in Kentucky
Based on 30+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$168,660
$81.087/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
+12.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$96K – —
30 employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $95,760 |
| 25th percentile | $150,720 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $168,660 |
| 75th percentile | $208,980 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,390 |
| 2023 | $126,160 |
| 2024 | $168,660 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,390 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $126,160 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $168,660 | $149,537 |