How much does an emergency medicine physician make in Kentucky?
$169,400a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medicine physicians in Kentucky. That is $81.44 an hour or $14,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.44
- Vs. national median
- -50%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $123,200Median: $169,400Highest 10%: $316,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $123,200 | $59.25 | |
| 25th | $148,200 | $71.24 | |
| Median | $169,400 | $81.44 | |
| 75th | $273,000 | $131.24 | |
| 90th | $316,500 | $152.16 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntington, WV | $531,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $333,300 |
| Louisville, KY | $169,400 |
| Lexington, KY | $148,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medicine physicians.
| 42. Idaho | $221,400 |
| 43. Georgia | $219,000 |
| 44. Florida | $205,000 |
| 45. Kentucky | $169,400 |
| 46. Utah | $140,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medicine physician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $81.44 ($169,400 a year).
Do emergency medicine physicians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $169,400 against $335,600 nationally, 50% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for emergency medicine physician pay?
Kentucky ranks 45 of 46 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays emergency medicine physicians the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, with a median of $531,300 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.