DOL Median (Kentucky)
$45,675
vs National
-27.6%
National: $63,045BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,166
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,675
-27.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,045
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Agricultural Engineers in Kentucky earns $45,675 in nominal terms, which is 27.6% below the national average of $63,045. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,166 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky State University | $50,000 | 2 |
| University of Kentucky | $41,350 | 2 |
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How much does a Agricultural Engineers make in Kentucky?
The median Agricultural Engineers salary in Kentucky is $45,675 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Agricultural Engineers?
A Agricultural Engineers in Kentucky earns 27.6% less than the national median of $63,045, or $49,166 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.