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

Data Analyst Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$91,760/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.12/hr
▼ 24% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
1,540
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$101,776 #35 of 49

Data Analyst pay in Kentucky, explained

Data analysts in Kentucky earn a median of $91,760 per year ($44.12 per hour), which is 24% below the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $61,990, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $156,480. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $91,760 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $91,760 is worth about $101,776 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #35 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,990
$29.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$91,760
$44.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$156,480
$75.23/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $91,760 $101,776
Virginia $126,430 $125,049 −$34,670
Illinois $106,560 $106,605 −$14,800
Ohio $102,630 $110,624 −$10,870
Tennessee $100,330 $109,209 −$8,570
Missouri $97,090 $106,907 −$5,330
Indiana $91,470 $98,008 +$290
West Virginia $85,090 $95,076 +$6,670

Data Analyst in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in Kentucky?

Data analysts in Kentucky earn a median of $91,760 per year ($44.12 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay data analysts well?

At $91,760, Kentucky pays 24% below the national median for data analysts. An estimated 1,540 work in the state.

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