DOL Median (Kentucky)
$56,725
vs National
-27.3%
National: $78,030BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,060
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,725
-27.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$78,030
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Kentucky earns $56,725 in nominal terms, which is 27.3% below the national average of $78,030. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,060 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SIGNAL GROUP, INC | $96,408 | 2 |
| LIBERATE MEDICAL, LLC | $61,693 | 8 |
| ACCELETRONICS SERVICES INC. | $57,866 | 18 |
| JSMN International Inc. | $55,000 | 1 |
| University of Louisville | $51,738 | 6 |
| University of Pittsburgh | $47,500 | 35 |
| University of Kentucky | $43,750 | 2 |
| REVON SYSTEMS LLC | $36,338 | 1 |
| VIVORTE INC. | $36,000 | 1 |
| SIGNALSOLUTIONS, LLC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers make in Kentucky?
The median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in Kentucky is $56,725 based on 22 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers?
A Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Kentucky earns 27.3% less than the national median of $78,030, or $61,060 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.