Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Kentucky
In Kentucky, biochemists and biophysicists earn $74,630 at the median — $35.88 an hour. The range runs from $54K at the entry level to $227K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kentucky. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
So what does $75K get you in Kentucky?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kentucky
Entry-level biochemists and biophysicists (10th percentile) start around $54K. Mid-career wages sit at $75K. Top earners bring in $227K or more, a $173K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in Kentucky?
The median is $74,630 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $53,940, and experienced biochemists and biophysicists can clear $227,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $75K enough to live in Kentucky?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,825/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 23% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a biochemists and biophysicists salary go in Kentucky?
Kentucky has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median biochemists and biophysicists salary is worth about $82,711 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do biochemists and biophysicists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.