What physicians, all other earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $315,630 | $151.75 | 3,180 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $335,670 | $161.38 | 1,100 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $277,850 | $133.58 | 850 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $283,730 | $136.41 | 820 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $394,530 | $189.68 | 240 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $315,840 | $151.85 | 180 |
| Owensboro, KY | $401,180 | $192.87 | 140 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $430,260 | $206.86 | 140 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $407,570 | $195.95 | 110 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $364,180 | $175.09 | 100 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $264,060 | $126.95 | 90 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $378,880 | $182.16 | 80 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $301,500 | $144.95 | 60 |
Physicians, All Other in Kentucky earned a median of $327,390 a year ($157.40 an hour) in May 2025, 23% more than the national median of $265,930. The middle half earned $218,540 to $452,650.
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Bowling Green, KY at $407,570.
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.