Emergency Medicine Physician salary in Kentucky
What emergency medicine physicians earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$169,390$81.44 per hour
vs U.S.−50%U.S. median $335,550
Middle half earn$148,180 – $272,980Top 10%: $316,490+
Jobs6201.48× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medicine Physician pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $333,290 | $160.24 | 240 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $169,390 | $81.44 | 180 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $148,180 | $71.24 | 160 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $531,340 | $255.45 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Emergency Medicine Physician pay in similar states
Alabama · $239,200+ Arizona · $239,200+ Idaho · $221,430 Georgia · $219,010 Florida · $204,990 Utah · $140,370
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 emergency medicine physician make in Kentucky?
Emergency Medicine Physicians in Kentucky earned a median of $169,390 a year ($81.44 an hour) in May 2025, 50% less than the national median of $335,550. The middle half earned $148,180 to $272,980.
Where in Kentucky do emergency medicine physicians earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH at $531,340.
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.