How much does a cardiologist make in Kentucky?
$558,200a year
Median yearly pay for cardiologists in Kentucky. That is $268.36 an hour or $46,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $268.36
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 36
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $216,700Median: $558,200Highest 10%: $624,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $216,700 | $104.19 | |
| 25th | $514,500 | $247.38 | |
| Median | $558,200 | $268.36 | |
| 75th | $584,200 | $280.88 | |
| 90th | $624,300 | $300.13 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $558,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $551,300 |
| Louisville, KY | $239,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cardiologists.
| 6. Georgia | $610,100 |
| 7. Indiana | $588,900 |
| 8. Pennsylvania | $579,100 |
| 9. Kentucky | $558,200 |
| 10. Alabama | $519,500 |
| 11. Illinois | $517,900 |
| 12. Ohio | $504,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cardiologist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $268.36 ($558,200 a year).
Do cardiologists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $558,200 against $496,000 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for cardiologist pay?
Kentucky ranks 9 of 36 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays cardiologists the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $558,200 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.