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Medical Scientist Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$37.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,692/year ($5,058/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 39th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 27% below the national average. Of the 670 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $77,580 a year — though pay ranges from $55,320 for newcomers to $162,590 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 670 Medical Scientist jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Medical Scientist salary of $77,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,692 — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
| Gross (median) | $77,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,238 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,935 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,715 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,692 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,058 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Kentucky?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Kentucky is $77,580 per year ($37.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,020 and $95,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $77,580, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $60,692 per year ($5,058 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 670 Medical Scientist jobs in Kentucky in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kentucky state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kentucky.