How much does a psychiatrist make in Kentucky?
$237,800a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in Kentucky. That is $114.31 an hour or $19,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $114.31
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,200Median: $237,800Highest 10%: $361,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,200 | $35.67 | |
| 25th | $132,500 | $63.68 | |
| Median | $237,800 | $114.31 | |
| 75th | $288,800 | $138.84 | |
| 90th | $361,600 | $173.87 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $261,700 |
| Louisville, KY | $237,800 |
| Lexington, KY | $132,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatrists.
| 28. Arizona | $249,700 |
| 29. New Hampshire | $246,100 |
| 30. Ohio | $245,000 |
| 31. Kentucky | $237,800 |
| 32. Georgia | $237,500 |
| 33. South Carolina | $237,300 |
| 34. Texas | $228,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $114.31 ($237,800 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $237,800 against $281,900 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for psychiatrist pay?
Kentucky ranks 31 of 46 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays psychiatrists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $261,700 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.