DOL Median (Kentucky)
$45,240
vs National
-35.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,698
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,240
-35.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Kentucky earns $45,240 in nominal terms, which is 35.4% 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 $48,698 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bruker Nano, Inc. | $89,673 | 4 |
| University of Kentucky | $45,240 | 7 |
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Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-Paying Roles in Kentucky
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How much does a Physicists make in Kentucky?
The median Physicists salary in Kentucky is $45,240 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Kentucky earns 35.4% less than the national median of $70,000, or $48,698 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.