Forensic Science Technicians salary in Kentucky
SOC 19-4092 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$61,470
per year in Kentucky
Middle half
$51,200–$67,760
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
60
in Kentucky
Concentration
0.25×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Kentucky
$61,470
published median
United States
$72,060
14.7% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
33rd
41 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $61,470 median has purchasing power comparable to about $68,180 nationally. Kentucky's BEA regional price parity is 90.2 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Kentucky.
$48,470$74,710
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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