Emergency Medicine Physicians pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for emergency medicine physicians is $81.44 an hour ($169,390 a year). About 620 people work in this job there.
That is 50% lower than the U.S. median ($335,550). Kentucky ranks 45th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medicine physicians in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $59.25 | $123,240 |
| 25% of workers | $71.24 | $148,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $81.44 | $169,390 |
| 75% of workers | $131.24 | $272,980 |
| 90% of workers | $152.16 | $316,490 |
Emergency Medicine Physicians pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $169,390 | 180 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $148,180 | 160 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for emergency medicine physicians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $327,390 |
| Paramedics | $49,890 |
| Physician Assistants | $120,760 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $248,730 |
| Anesthesiologists | $347,960 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $241,530 |
| Registered Nurses | $81,040 |
| Pharmacists | $136,530 |
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