Physician Assistants Salary in Kentucky
Physician Assistants in Kentucky earn a median of $120,760 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $120,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($135,880)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,360
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,550; the top 10% earn over $161,820. Nationally the range is $99,380 to $190,280.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Pediatricians, General$175,690 median in Kentucky
Physician Assistants pay in Kentucky
How much do physician assistants make in Kentucky?
The median is $120,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,550 and the top 10% earn over $161,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for physician assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $135,880). Living costs are not included.