Psychiatrists Salary in Kentucky
Psychiatrists in Kentucky earn a median of $237,770 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $237,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($281,870)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,200; the top 10% earn over $361,640. Nationally the range is $84,060 to $446,520.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Psychiatrists pay in Kentucky
How much do psychiatrists make in Kentucky?
The median is $237,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,200 and the top 10% earn over $361,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for psychiatrists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 46 (−16% vs. the national median of $281,870). Living costs are not included.