How much does a physician make in Louisville?
$330,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $158.64 an hour or $27,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $158.64
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 43
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $157,100Median: $330,000Highest 10%: $330,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $157,100 | $75.51 | |
| 25th | $275,100 | $132.27 | |
| Median | $330,000 | $158.64 | |
| 75th | $330,000 | $158.64 | |
| 90th | $330,000 | $158.64 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Cincinnati, OH | $317,900 |
| Lexington, KY | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Louisville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $491,600 |
| Physician | $335,700 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $280,100 |
| Radiologist | $280,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $237,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $222,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $169,400 |
| Dentist | $151,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $158.64 ($330,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in Louisville than the national average?
Yes: $330,000 against $312,400 nationally, 6% more.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $324,400, so Louisville pays 2% more.
Where does Louisville rank for physician pay?
11 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $157,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $330,000 or more.
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.