Data Scientists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Kentucky
Data Scientists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $83,104 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -26.2% vs the national median of $112,590. An estimated 1,400 data scientists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $65,620 to $99,840 depending on location.
$83,104
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$99,840
Highest paying metro
$65,620
Lowest paying metro
1,400
Employed in Kentucky
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Data Scientists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kentucky | $99,840 | $80,300 | $119,170 | 200 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $96,480 | $70,180 | $129,830 | 760 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $89,780 | $77,060 | $99,400 | 40 |
| Lexington, KY | $81,950 | $66,820 | $108,100 | 230 |
| East Kentucky | $80,310 | $48,080 | $99,840 | 40 |
| South Central Kentucky | $77,030 | $54,460 | $97,490 | 40 |
| West Kentucky | $73,820 | $65,520 | $103,230 | 50 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $65,620 | $64,590 | $87,380 | 40 |