Regulatory Affairs Specialist salary in Kentucky
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in Kentucky earn a median of $32.45 per hour, about $67,490 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $37.70. The middle half earn between $25.19 and $40.21 per hour. The highest median among Kentucky metro areas is in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, at $36.73 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $32.45median pay per hour
- $67,490median pay per year
- 4,100employed in Kentucky
- #37of 50 states by median pay
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Kentucky: percentiles
| Level | Kentucky per hour | Kentucky per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.89 | $39,290 | $22.22 |
| Lower quartile | $25.19 | $52,400 | $28.43 |
| Median | $32.45 | $67,490 | $37.70 |
| Upper quartile | $40.21 | $83,640 | $50.39 |
| Top 10% | $51.56 | $107,240 | $62.52 |
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay by metro area in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Kentucky median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $36.73 | $76,400 | 1,370 | 13% above | $39.46 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $34.16 | $71,060 | 90 | 5% above | $39.68 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $33.19 | $69,040 | 450 | 2% above | $35.73 |
| Owensboro, KY | $32.94 | $68,520 | 80 | 2% above | $37.17 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $30.75 | $63,960 | 130 | 5% below | $33.95 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $28.70 | $59,700 | 120 | 12% below | $31.83 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in states next to Kentucky
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $38.15 | $79,350 | 18% above Kentucky |
| Indiana | $34.61 | $71,980 | 7% above Kentucky |
| Missouri | $31.23 | $64,960 | 4% below Kentucky |
| Ohio | $36.07 | $75,030 | 11% above Kentucky |
| Tennessee | $30.65 | $63,760 | 6% below Kentucky |
| Virginia | $38.94 | $80,990 | 20% above Kentucky |
| West Virginia | $30.79 | $64,040 | 5% below Kentucky |
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Common questions
How much does a regulatory affairs specialist make in Kentucky?
The median is $32.45 per hour, about $67,490 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.89 and the top 10% earn over $51.56 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Kentucky city pays regulatory affairs specialists the most?
Among Kentucky metro areas, Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN has the highest median at $36.73 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Kentucky rank for regulatory affairs specialist pay?
Kentucky ranks 37th of 50 states by median regulatory affairs specialist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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