Physician Assistants Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Kentucky
Physician Assistants in Kentucky earn a median salary of $112,373 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.7% vs the national median of $133,260. An estimated 1,160 physician assistants are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $102,640 to $138,210 depending on location.
$112,373
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$138,210
Highest paying metro
$102,640
Lowest paying metro
1,160
Employed in Kentucky
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Physician Assistants salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | $138,210 | $104,400 | $138,210 | 50 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $126,150 | $106,670 | $132,670 | 450 |
| East Kentucky | $112,090 | $104,040 | $117,010 | 60 |
| Lexington, KY | $108,400 | $93,150 | $126,260 | 280 |
| Central Kentucky | $103,990 | $83,510 | $110,300 | 140 |
| West Kentucky | $103,810 | $95,870 | $123,900 | 60 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $103,690 | $88,300 | $121,550 | 50 |
| South Central Kentucky | $102,640 | $94,580 | $112,220 | 70 |