Conservation Scientists in Kentucky make a median of $63,960 a year, or about $30.75 an hour. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $101K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kentucky. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Conservation Scientists salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $43,700, 25th percentile $49,540, median $63,960, 75th percentile $92,340, 90th percentile $101,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level conservation scientists (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $101K or more, a $58K spread from bottom to top.
How much do conservation scientists make in Kentucky?▼
The median is $63,960 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,700, and experienced conservation scientists can clear $101,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in Kentucky?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,235/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 26.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a conservation scientists 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 conservation scientists salary is worth about $70,886 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do conservation scientists 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.
