Kentucky Median
$347,960
per year
Hourly Rate
$167.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $391,490
State Rank
#19 of 25
1,090 employed here
How much does an Anesthesiologist make in Kentucky?
Anesthesiologists in Kentucky take home a median of $347,960 annually — roughly $167.29 an hour — which runs 11% below the national median of $391,490.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $107,110 while the top 10% make $491,640 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $119,990 and $491,640 a year.
Anesthesiologist salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $107,110 | $51.50 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $119,990 | $57.69 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $347,960 | $167.29 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $491,640 | $236.37 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $491,640 | $236.37 |
|
How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 19th out of 25 states and territories for Anesthesiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Anesthesiologist salary in other states
Washington $499,990Minnesota $496,510Ohio $490,530Virginia $488,310Connecticut $481,820New Hampshire $481,640Florida $465,370Pennsylvania $461,390Idaho $449,990New York $445,660Wisconsin $443,990Kansas $437,030Vermont $434,780Maryland $418,010Louisiana $410,500Indiana $394,060New Mexico $393,970Alabama $392,350Nebraska $334,210Tennessee $330,620South Carolina $238,970Georgia $230,000Texas $215,230District of Columbia $202,570
Working as an Anesthesiologist in Kentucky
Nationally, about 39,000 people work as Anesthesiologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($347,960) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Anesthesiologist make in Kentucky?
The median Anesthesiologist salary in Kentucky is $347,960 per year, or about $167.29 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $107,110 at the entry level to $491,640 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Anesthesiologists about 11% less than the national median of $391,490. Kentucky ranks 19th out of 25 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Anesthesiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $347,960 a year. About 1,090 Anesthesiologists are employed in Kentucky. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.