Kentucky Median
$169,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$81.44
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-50% vs US median
US median $335,550
State Rank
#30 of 31
620 employed here
How much does an Emergency Medicine Physician make in Kentucky?
Emergency Medicine Physicians in Kentucky take home a median of $169,390 annually — roughly $81.44 an hour — which runs 50% below the national median of $335,550.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $123,240 while the top 10% make $316,490 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $148,180 and $272,980 a year.
Emergency Medicine Physician salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $123,240 | $59.25 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $148,180 | $71.24 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $169,390 | $81.44 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $272,980 | $131.24 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $316,490 | $152.16 |
|
How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 30th out of 31 states and territories for Emergency Medicine Physician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Emergency Medicine Physician salary in other states
Rhode Island $512,730West Virginia $491,230Missouri $456,280Alaska $452,620Maryland $451,620Vermont $430,820Iowa $429,050Connecticut $418,940Michigan $417,760New Mexico $405,130South Dakota $393,870North Dakota $392,890Minnesota $390,940Washington $380,870Ohio $377,480Nebraska $371,880Massachusetts $356,230Oklahoma $348,540Indiana $347,060South Carolina $341,960North Carolina $339,350District of Columbia $318,200Texas $316,830New Jersey $315,340New York $301,690Mississippi $252,960Idaho $221,430Georgia $219,010Florida $204,990Utah $140,370
Working as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Kentucky
Nationally, about 33,000 people work as Emergency Medicine Physicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($169,390) 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 Emergency Medicine Physician make in Kentucky?
The median Emergency Medicine Physician salary in Kentucky is $169,390 per year, or about $81.44 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $123,240 at the entry level to $316,490 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Emergency Medicine Physicians about 50% less than the national median of $335,550. Kentucky ranks 30th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Emergency Medicine Physicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $169,390 a year. About 620 Emergency Medicine Physicians 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.