How much does a physician make in Kentucky?
$327,400a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Kentucky. That is $157.40 an hour or $27,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $157.40
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $120,600Median: $327,400Highest 10%: $549,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $120,600 | $58.00 | |
| 25th | $218,500 | $105.07 | |
| Median | $327,400 | $157.40 | |
| 75th | $452,700 | $217.62 | |
| 90th | $549,800 | $264.33 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bowling Green, KY | $407,600 |
| Owensboro, KY | $401,200 |
| Paducah, KY | $378,900 |
| Louisville, KY | $335,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $315,600 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $301,500 |
| Lexington, KY | $283,700 |
| Huntington, WV | $277,900 |
| Clarksville, TN | $264,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 12. Wyoming | $342,800 |
| 13. Hawaii | $339,300 |
| 14. New Mexico | $327,700 |
| 15. Kentucky | $327,400 |
| 16. Arizona | $312,500 |
| 17. Washington | $307,200 |
| 18. Tennessee | $301,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $157.40 ($327,400 a year).
Do physicians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $327,400 against $265,900 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for physician pay?
Kentucky ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays physicians the most?
Bowling Green, KY, with a median of $407,600 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.