How much does a pediatrician make in Kentucky?
$175,700a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in Kentucky. That is $84.47 an hour or $14,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.47
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,160Median: $175,700Highest 10%: $338,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,160 | $31.33 | |
| 25th | $130,300 | $62.62 | |
| Median | $175,700 | $84.47 | |
| 75th | $246,400 | $118.45 | |
| 90th | $338,500 | $162.72 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $216,800 |
| Huntington, WV | $213,300 |
| Lexington, KY | $165,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pediatricians.
| 40. Indiana | $177,300 |
| 41. Tennessee | $176,200 |
| 42. Nebraska | $176,000 |
| 43. Kentucky | $175,700 |
| 44. Texas | $173,400 |
| 45. Washington | $169,500 |
| 46. Arkansas | $160,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $84.47 ($175,700 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $175,700 against $210,000 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for pediatrician pay?
Kentucky ranks 43 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays pediatricians the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $216,800 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.