DOL Median (Kentucky)
$58,063
vs National
-41.4%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,501
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,063
-41.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Kentucky earns $58,063 in nominal terms, which is 41.4% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,501 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SHAMROCK MARKETING INC. | $70,000 | 2 |
| University of Louisville | $63,000 | 1 |
| University of Kentucky | $58,063 | 4 |
| LNS STORES LLC | $43,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Economists make in Kentucky?
The median Economists salary in Kentucky is $58,063 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Kentucky earns 41.4% less than the national median of $99,100, or $62,501 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.