Data Scientists Salary in Kentucky

Data scientists in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $106,140 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($79,280), across the 3 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $100,840 and the median at $91,760 for 1,540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$106,140
Lexington$96,060
Bowling Green$79,280

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$106,140	$99,980	$79,350	$77,567	93
Lexington	$96,060	$84,460	$72,550	$70,522	93
Bowling Green	$79,280	$65,620	$64,590	$60,361	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data Scientists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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