Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $148,180
Median hourly $71.24
10th percentile $65,240
90th percentile $316,490
Employed locally 160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,240
    25th
    $73,320
    50th (median)
    $148,180
    75th
    $316,490
    90th
    $316,490

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 210% Median Emergency Medicine Physicians salary is 110% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $531,340
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $486,350
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $478,600
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $476,890
    Anchorage, AK $472,140
    Rochester, MN $462,850

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $531,340
    Kentucky $239,100
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $220,570
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $169,390

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,950
    Pharmacists $138,300
    Nurse Practitioners $113,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medicine Physicians make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Lexington, KY is $71.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $152.16 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Lexington?

    Entry-level Emergency Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $65,240 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,320.