How much does a physician assistant make in Kentucky?
$120,800a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Kentucky. That is $58.06 an hour or $10,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.06
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,550Median: $120,800Highest 10%: $161,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,550 | $38.25 | |
| 25th | $102,400 | $49.25 | |
| Median | $120,800 | $58.06 | |
| 75th | $136,100 | $65.42 | |
| 90th | $161,800 | $77.80 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $130,800 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $128,500 |
| Huntington, WV | $125,700 |
| Paducah, KY | $125,000 |
| Clarksville, TN | $121,700 |
| Lexington, KY | $112,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 43. Pennsylvania | $127,100 |
| 44. Kansas | $125,600 |
| 45. South Carolina | $122,500 |
| 46. Kentucky | $120,800 |
| 47. Arkansas | $118,400 |
| 48. Tennessee | $118,200 |
| 49. Georgia | $115,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $58.06 ($120,800 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $120,800 against $135,900 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for physician assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays physician assistants the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $130,800 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.