Medical Scientist salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
Based on 21 certified H-1B filings in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Louisville, La Grange.
Also listed as: Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $59,655 |
| 25th | $61,185 |
| 50th (median) | $65,000 |
| 75th | $82,000 |
| 90th | $92,340 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $47,476 | $47,476 | $48,426 | 10 |
| FY2021 | $48,426 | $48,426 | $48,942 | 10 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2023 | $60,445 | $53,168 | $74,000 | 11 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2025 | $64,678 | $61,796 | $67,571 | 12 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
Cost of living
Louisville/Jefferson County's median Medical Scientist salary of $65,000 is worth about $69,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Louisville/Jefferson County = 93.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY area earned a median of $76,730 in May 2025 (280 employed). The H-1B median here is $65,000, 15% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | $64,775 | 19 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $62,000 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 8 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $54,371 | $62,000 | 10 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.