How much does a family medicine physician make in Kentucky?
$248,700a year
Median yearly pay for family medicine physicians in Kentucky. That is $119.58 an hour or $20,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $119.58
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $108,800Median: $248,700Highest 10%: $487,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $108,800 | $52.28 | |
| 25th | $137,300 | $66.00 | |
| Median | $248,700 | $119.58 | |
| 75th | $312,400 | $150.18 | |
| 90th | $487,200 | $234.25 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $280,100 |
| Lexington, KY | $237,700 |
| Paducah, KY | $234,100 |
| Owensboro, KY | $224,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $218,900 |
| Huntington, WV | $216,200 |
| Clarksville, TN | $215,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for family medicine physicians.
| 24. Louisiana | $255,300 |
| 25. California | $252,000 |
| 26. Nevada | $251,600 |
| 27. Kentucky | $248,700 |
| 28. Illinois | $245,100 |
| 29. South Dakota | $240,000 |
| 30. Maine | $239,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family medicine physician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $119.58 ($248,700 a year).
Do family medicine physicians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $248,700 against $244,200 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for family medicine physician pay?
Kentucky ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays family medicine physicians the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $280,100 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.