Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in Kentucky
Emergency Medicine Physicians in Kentucky earn a median of $169,390 a year, −50% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $169,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −50% ($335,550)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $123,240; the top 10% earn over $316,490. Nationally the range is $103,610 to $495,910.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$317,110 median in Kentucky
- Nurse Practitioners$122,870 median in Kentucky
- Hospitalists$327,390 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Physician Assistants$120,760 median in Kentucky
- Critical Care Nurses$81,040 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Sports Medicine Physicians$327,390 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Emergency Medicine Physicians pay in Kentucky
How much do emergency medicine physicians make in Kentucky?
The median is $169,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $123,240 and the top 10% earn over $316,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for emergency medicine physicians?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 31 (−50% vs. the national median of $335,550). Living costs are not included.