How much does a Research Chemist make in KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Kentucky is $103,880. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $92,725 to $115,896, with most professionals earning between $82,569 and $126,836.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $82,569 KY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $92,725 KY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $103,880 KY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $115,896 KY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $126,836 KY April 01, 2025
25% $92,725 10% $82,569 90% $126,836 75% $115,896 $103,880 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, KY Avg. Salary $98,471 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adairville, KY Avg. Salary $100,480 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adams, KY Avg. Salary $97,278 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adolphus, KY Avg. Salary $104,023 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ages Brookside, KY Avg. Salary $96,329 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albany, KY Avg. Salary $100,513 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alexandria, KY Avg. Salary $107,181 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Allen, KY Avg. Salary $97,278 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Allensville, KY Avg. Salary $99,177 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Almo, KY Avg. Salary $98,471 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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