Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $62,610 -37.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.10
10th percentile $52,320
90th percentile $127,930
Employed locally 170
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,320
    25th
    $62,610
    50th (median)
    $62,610
    75th
    $78,430
    90th
    $127,930

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 89% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $80,110
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $79,900
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,590
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $77,650
    Kentucky $73,220
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $66,420

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $48,980
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,260
    Physical Scientists, All Other $63,550
    Chemists $64,930
    School Psychologists $73,360
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Lexington, KY is $30.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.47 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Lexington, KY is 37.8% below the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Lexington?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $52,320 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,610.