How much does a physician make in Kentucky?
$324,400a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Kentucky. That is $155.96 an hour or $27,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $155.96
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 35
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $208,400Median: $324,400Highest 10%: $341,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $208,400 | $100.20 | |
| 25th | $294,500 | $141.61 | |
| Median | $324,400 | $155.96 | |
| 75th | $331,800 | $159.50 | |
| 90th | $341,400 | $164.14 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $330,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $317,900 |
| Lexington, KY | $239,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 7. Texas | $345,800 |
| 8. Indiana | $340,300 |
| 9. Arizona | $338,300 |
| 10. Kentucky | $324,400 |
| 11. Iowa | $323,500 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $323,000 |
| 13. New York | $321,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $155.96 ($324,400 a year).
Do physicians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $324,400 against $312,400 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for physician pay?
Kentucky ranks 10 of 35 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays physicians the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $330,000 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.