Life Scientists, All Other Salary in Lexington, KY - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Lexington, KY)

$38,029

vs National

-23.9%

National: $50,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$40,935

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$38,029

-23.9% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$50,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Life Scientists, All Other in Lexington, KY earns $38,029 in nominal terms, which is 23.9% below the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,935 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Lexington, KY

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
University of Kentucky	$38,029	15

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Life Scientists, All Other make in Lexington, KY?

The median Life Scientists, All Other salary in Lexington, KY is $38,029 based on 8 DOL filings.

Is Lexington, KY a good place to work as a Life Scientists, All Other?

A Life Scientists, All Other in Lexington, KY earns 23.9% less than the national median of $50,000, or $40,935 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.