Physician Assistants pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for physician assistants is $58.06 an hour ($120,760 a year). About 1,360 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). Kentucky ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.24 | $79,550 |
| 25% of workers | $49.25 | $102,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.06 | $120,760 |
| 75% of workers | $65.43 | $136,080 |
| 90% of workers | $77.80 | $161,820 |
Physician Assistants pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $130,830 | 380 |
| Paducah | $124,990 | 60 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $112,230 | 300 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,040 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $122,870 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $248,730 |
| Anesthesiologists | $347,960 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $241,530 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $169,390 |
| Pharmacists | $136,530 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,710 |
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