Anesthesiologist salary in Kentucky
What anesthesiologists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$347,960$167.29 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $391,490
Middle half earn$119,990 – $491,640Top 10%: $491,640+
Jobs1,0902.18× the U.S. concentration
Anesthesiologist pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $491,640 | $236.37 | 500 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $419,600 | $201.73 | 320 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $273,190 | $131.34 | 230 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $350,260 | $168.39 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Anesthesiologist pay in similar states
Louisiana · $410,500 Indiana · $394,060 New Mexico · $393,970 Alabama · $392,350 Nebraska · $334,210 Tennessee · $330,620
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does an anesthesiologist make in Kentucky?
Anesthesiologists in Kentucky earned a median of $347,960 a year ($167.29 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $391,490. The middle half earned $119,990 to $491,640.
Where in Kentucky do anesthesiologists earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $491,640.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.