Kentucky Median
$324,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$155.96
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $312,400
State Rank
#10 of 33
state estimate
How much does a Physician, Pathologists make in Kentucky?
Physicians, Pathologists in Kentucky take home a median of $324,390 annually — roughly $155.96 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $312,400.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $208,420 while the top 10% make $341,420 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $294,540 and $331,770 a year.
Physician, Pathologists salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $208,420 | $100.20 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $294,540 | $141.61 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $324,390 | $155.96 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $331,770 | $159.50 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $341,420 | $164.14 |
|
How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 10th out of 33 states and territories for Physician, Pathologists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Physician, Pathologists salary in other states
Pennsylvania $413,370West Virginia $400,070Nevada $384,350Illinois $381,770Minnesota $362,270New Jersey $355,970Texas $345,830Indiana $340,300Arizona $338,290Iowa $323,460Rhode Island $322,950New York $321,550Oklahoma $317,850Florida $313,510Ohio $309,480Michigan $303,070Washington $300,680Colorado $294,510Massachusetts $285,240Missouri $261,830Mississippi $261,570Maryland $253,670North Carolina $248,940Virginia $240,780South Carolina $236,950Nebraska $229,140Kansas $224,280Arkansas $214,100Georgia $211,800Vermont $188,250California $186,300Wisconsin $83,610
Working as a Physician, Pathologists in Kentucky
Nationally, about 11,000 people work as Physicians, Pathologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($324,390) 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 a Physician, Pathologists make in Kentucky?
The median Physician, Pathologists salary in Kentucky is $324,390 per year, or about $155.96 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $208,420 at the entry level to $341,420 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Physicians, Pathologists about 4% more than the national median of $312,400. Kentucky ranks 10th out of 33 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Physicians, Pathologists?
Yes on pay — Kentucky pays above the national median for this occupation, at $324,390 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
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.