Nuclear Physicist Salary in Louisville, KY

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How much does a Nuclear Physicist make in Louisville, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nuclear Physicist in Louisville, KY is $72,731. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,971 to $95,175, with most professionals earning between $59,816 and $115,609.

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Average Salary Range for Nuclear Physicist in Louisville, KY

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What is the average salary for Nuclear Physicist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nuclear Physicist in Louisville, KY. The base salary for Nuclear Physicist ranges from $65,971 to $95,175 with the average base salary of $72,731. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,971 to $95,175 with the average total cash compensation of $72,731.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,731 $65,971 - $95,175
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $72,731 $65,971 - $95,175
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Nuclear Physicist Salary Near Louisville, KY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,067 - $90,985 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Lexington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,860 - $92,130 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,543 - $91,672 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,287 - $91,303 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Owensboro, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,929 - $93,672 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,033 - $96,708 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
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About Louisville, Kentucky    Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 ....More

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