DOL Median (Kentucky)
$66,000
vs National
-5.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,044
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,000
-5.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Kentucky earns $66,000 in nominal terms, which is 5.7% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,044 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | $66,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in Kentucky?
The median Astronomers salary in Kentucky is $66,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Kentucky earns 5.7% less than the national median of $70,000, or $71,044 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.