Hospitalists Salary in Kentucky
Hospitalists in Kentucky earn a median of $327,390 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Physicians, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $327,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($265,930)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,340
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $120,640; the top 10% earn over $549,810. Nationally the range is $69,170 to $452,360.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Physician Assistants$120,760 median in Kentucky
- Nurse Practitioners$122,870 median in Kentucky
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$169,390 median in Kentucky
- Clinical Nurse Specialists$81,040 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Family Medicine Physicians$248,730 median in Kentucky
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$317,110 median in Kentucky
Hospitalists pay in Kentucky
How much do hospitalists make in Kentucky?
The median is $327,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $120,640 and the top 10% earn over $549,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for hospitalists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 50 (+23% vs. the national median of $265,930). Living costs are not included.