Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Kentucky | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $91,760 | $120,395 | -24% |
| Median hourly wage | $44.12 | $57.88 | -24% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $101,729.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $98,298 | $77,350 | $150,150 | 89 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Kentucky is $91,760, or about $44.12 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Kentucky is -24% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Kentucky typically earn from $77,350 depending on the city and employer.
With 1,540 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $91,760, Kentucky offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.