Pediatricians (General) Salary in Kentucky
Pediatricians (General) in Kentucky earn a median of $175,690 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $175,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($210,040)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,160; the top 10% earn over $338,450. Nationally the range is $91,470 to $338,500.
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- Psychiatrists$237,770 median in Kentucky
Pediatricians (General) pay in Kentucky
How much do pediatricians (general) make in Kentucky?
The median is $175,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,160 and the top 10% earn over $338,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for pediatricians (general)?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 49 (−16% vs. the national median of $210,040). Living costs are not included.