How much does a surgeon make in Kentucky?
$162,200a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in Kentucky. That is $77.96 an hour or $13,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.96
- Vs. national median
- -61%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,630Median: $162,200Highest 10%: $468,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,630 | $31.07 | |
| 25th | $74,400 | $35.77 | |
| Median | $162,200 | $77.96 | |
| 75th | $468,700 | $225.33 | |
| 90th | $468,700 | $225.33 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntington, WV | $493,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $437,400 |
| Lexington, KY | $129,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgeons.
| 42. Idaho | $211,500 |
| 43. Rhode Island | $200,000 |
| 44. Mississippi | $180,400 |
| 45. Kentucky | $162,200 |
| 46. Connecticut | $161,700 |
| 47. California | $132,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $77.96 ($162,200 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $162,200 against $414,000 nationally, 61% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for surgeon pay?
Kentucky ranks 45 of 47 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays surgeons the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, with a median of $493,700 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.