verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Biomedical Engineer Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$95,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.85/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
80
public U.S. Median
$109,370
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$105,769 #15 of 37

Biomedical Engineer pay in Kentucky, explained

Biomedical engineers in Kentucky earn a median of $95,360 per year ($45.85 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $109,370. Entry-level workers earn around $78,570, while the most experienced biomedical engineers reach about $121,180. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $95,360 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $95,360 is worth about $105,769 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #15 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Biomedical Engineer pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,570
$37.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,360
$45.85/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$121,180
$58.26/hr

Biomedical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $95,360 $105,769
Ohio $111,550 $120,238 −$16,190
Indiana $108,030 $115,752 −$12,670
Tennessee $106,470 $115,892 −$11,110
Virginia $106,140 $104,981 −$10,780
Illinois $89,520 $89,558 +$5,840
Missouri $89,480 $98,528 +$5,880

Biomedical Engineer in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do biomedical engineers make in Kentucky?

Biomedical engineers in Kentucky earn a median of $95,360 per year ($45.85 per hour), compared with $109,370 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay biomedical engineers well?

At $95,360, Kentucky pays 13% below the national median for biomedical engineers. An estimated 80 work in the state.

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