How much does an anesthesiologist make in Kentucky?
$348,000a year
Median yearly pay for anesthesiologists in Kentucky. That is $167.29 an hour or $29,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $167.29
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,100Median: $348,000Highest 10%: $491,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,100 | $51.50 | |
| 25th | $120,000 | $57.69 | |
| Median | $348,000 | $167.29 | |
| 75th | $491,600 | $236.37 | |
| 90th | $491,600 | $236.37 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $491,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $419,600 |
| Paducah, KY | $350,300 |
| Lexington, KY | $273,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for anesthesiologists.
| 16. Indiana | $394,100 |
| 17. New Mexico | $394,000 |
| 18. Alabama | $392,400 |
| 19. Kentucky | $348,000 |
| 20. Nebraska | $334,200 |
| 21. Tennessee | $330,600 |
| 22. Alaska | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anesthesiologist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $167.29 ($348,000 a year).
Do anesthesiologists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $348,000 against $391,500 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for anesthesiologist pay?
Kentucky ranks 19 of 38 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays anesthesiologists the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $491,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.