Careers · Molecular and Cellular Biologists · Kentucky
Molecular and Cellular Biologists in Kentucky
Molecular and cellular biologists conduct research on the molecules and structures within cells to understand how cells function and organize. They work primarily in laboratory settings at universities, research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies, using specialized equipment to study cellular processes and components. In Kentucky the median pay is $79,400 a year, 20% below the national median of $98,920.
$79,400median pay in Kentucky, per year
$63,130–$96,100middle half earn
260employed in Kentucky
$98,920U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
ScienceReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
BiologyEnglish LanguageChemistryMathematics (knowledge)Education and TrainingComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Molecular and Cellular Biologists.
Licenses and training in Kentucky
Molecular and Cellular Biologists pay in other states
Maryland · $121,680California · $113,530Delaware · $113,400Connecticut · $111,940Washington · $108,110Massachusetts · $107,100Alaska · $106,870New Jersey · $104,750Maine · $104,570New York · $104,120
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against molecular and cellular biologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against molecular and cellular biologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 19-1029.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.