Physician Assistant salary in Kentucky
What physician assistants earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$120,760$58.06 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$102,430 – $136,080Top 10%: $161,820+
Jobs1,3600.65× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $128,520 | $61.79 | 920 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $130,830 | $62.90 | 380 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $112,230 | $53.96 | 300 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $125,690 | $60.43 | 210 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $103,490 | $49.76 | 120 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $106,760 | $51.33 | 120 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $121,710 | $58.51 | 80 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $111,420 | $53.57 | 70 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $124,990 | $60.09 | 60 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $115,490 | $55.52 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $127,070 Kansas · $125,640 South Carolina · $122,490 Arkansas · $118,430 Tennessee · $118,240 Georgia · $115,390
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 a physician assistant make in Kentucky?
Physician Assistants in Kentucky earned a median of $120,760 a year ($58.06 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $102,430 to $136,080.
Where in Kentucky do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $130,830.
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.