Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Salary in Kentucky

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for market research analysts and marketing specialists in Kentucky was $61,480 -21.9% vs national

Kentucky vs United States

KentuckyUnited States
Median annual$61,480$78,760
Median hourly$29.56$37.87
Employment6,290899,580
Location quotient0.541.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Kentucky) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

How to interpret these figures

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $37,970, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $103,300 — a 2.7x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average market research analysts and marketing specialists salary in Kentucky?

The median annual wage in Kentucky is $61,480 ($29.56 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Kentucky compare to the national average for market research analysts and marketing specialists?

The Kentucky median of $61,480 is 21.9% lower than the U.S. median of $78,760.

How many market research analysts and marketing specialists work in Kentucky?

Approximately 6,290 are employed in Kentucky, per BLS OES.