How much does a general internal medicine physician make in Kentucky?
$241,500a year
Median yearly pay for general internal medicine physicians in Kentucky. That is $116.12 an hour or $20,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $116.12
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,510Median: $241,500Highest 10%: $456,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,510 | $35.34 | |
| 25th | $148,900 | $71.59 | |
| Median | $241,500 | $116.12 | |
| 75th | $345,700 | $166.20 | |
| 90th | $456,700 | $219.57 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntington, WV | $321,200 |
| Louisville, KY | $291,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $236,900 |
| Lexington, KY | $180,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for general internal medicine physicians.
| 22. Maryland | $260,400 |
| 23. Arizona | $259,300 |
| 24. Ohio | $250,000 |
| 25. Kentucky | $241,500 |
| 26. Hawaii | $239,200 |
| 27. Arkansas | $233,100 |
| 28. Tennessee | $232,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a general internal medicine physician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $116.12 ($241,500 a year).
Do general internal medicine physicians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $241,500 against $256,600 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for general internal medicine physician pay?
Kentucky ranks 25 of 45 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays general internal medicine physicians the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, with a median of $321,200 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.