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How much do physicians, pathologists make in Kentucky?

What physicians, pathologists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).

May 2025#10 of 35 states
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Median pay in Kentucky
$324,390

a year, or $155.96 an hour. That is 4% more than the national median of $312,400.

The middle half of physicians, pathologists in Kentucky earn $294,540 to $331,770.

Pay range in Kentucky
Bottom 10% earn under
$208,420
25th percentile
$294,540
Median
$324,390
75th percentile
$331,770
Top 10% earn over
$341,420
Rank among states
#10 of 35

Kentucky pays physicians, pathologists more than 25 of the other 34 states. Highest: Pennsylvania ($413,370).

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Physicians, Pathologists employed in Kentucky.

Physician, Pathologists pay in Kentucky cities

Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.

AreaPay a yearHourlyJobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $317,890 $152.83 190
Lexington-Fayette, KY $239,200+ $115.00+ –
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $329,970 $158.64 –
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States with similar physician, pathologists pay

Arizona $338,290 median a year · +4% vs Kentucky Iowa $323,460 median a year Rhode Island $322,950 median a year New York $321,550 median a year · −1% vs Kentucky Oklahoma $317,850 median a year · −2% vs Kentucky Florida $313,510 median a year · −3% vs Kentucky

Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky

Registered Nurses $81,040 median a year · 50,300 jobs Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,440 median a year · 31,260 jobs Nursing Assistants $38,370 median a year · 23,410 jobs Medical Assistants $39,270 median a year · 13,440 jobs Pharmacy Technicians $39,200 median a year · 8,870 jobs Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,460 median a year · 8,570 jobs Pharmacists $136,530 median a year · 5,030 jobs Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,880 median a year · 4,860 jobs Nurse Practitioners $122,870 median a year · 4,770 jobs Dental Assistants $47,730 median a year · 4,530 jobs Medical Records Specialists $48,410 median a year · 4,210 jobs Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,670 median a year · 3,630 jobs
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Questions about physician, pathologists pay in Kentucky

How much does a physician, pathologists make in Kentucky?

Physicians, Pathologists in Kentucky earned a median of $324,390 a year ($155.96 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $312,400. The middle half earned $294,540 to $331,770.

Where in Kentucky do physicians, pathologists earn the most?

Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $329,970.

How does Kentucky rank for physician, pathologists pay?

Kentucky ranks #10 of 35 states for physicians, pathologists pay. Pennsylvania pays the most, at $413,370 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.