DOL Median (Kentucky)
$45,000
vs National
-13.7%
National: $52,140BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,439
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,000
-13.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,140
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Kentucky earns $45,000 in nominal terms, which is 13.7% below the national average of $52,140. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,439 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EVOLVA, INC. | $66,000 | 1 |
| FERM SOLUTIONS, INC | $55,000 | 1 |
| Eurofins Genomics LLC | $49,500 | 2 |
| ALLYLIX INC. | $45,000 | 1 |
| University of Louisville | $44,000 | 8 |
| Western Kentucky University | $41,434 | 1 |
| University of Kentucky | $41,163 | 22 |
| CTI SCIENCE, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| VINDICO NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| ADVANCED PAIN TREATMENT CENTER, PLLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in Kentucky?
The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Kentucky is $45,000 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Kentucky earns 13.7% less than the national median of $52,140, or $48,439 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.