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Anesthesiologist Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$347,960/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$167.29/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
1,090
public U.S. Median
$391,490
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$385,940 #19 of 38

Anesthesiologist pay in Kentucky, explained

Anesthesiologists in Kentucky earn a median of $347,960 per year ($167.29 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $391,490. Entry-level workers earn around $107,110, while the most experienced anesthesiologists reach about $491,640. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $347,960 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $347,960 is worth about $385,940 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #19 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Anesthesiologist pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$107,110
$51.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$347,960
$167.29/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$491,640
$236.37/hr

Anesthesiologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $347,960 $385,940 —
Ohio $490,530 $528,736 −$142,570
Virginia $488,310 $482,978 −$140,350
Indiana $394,060 $422,227 −$46,100
Tennessee $330,620 $359,878 +$17,340
Missouri $239,200 $263,387 +$108,760

Anesthesiologist in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do anesthesiologists make in Kentucky?

Anesthesiologists in Kentucky earn a median of $347,960 per year ($167.29 per hour), compared with $391,490 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay anesthesiologists well?

At $347,960, Kentucky pays 11% below the national median for anesthesiologists. An estimated 1,090 work in the state.

Anesthesiologist salary in other states

Washington · $499,990 Minnesota · $496,510 Ohio · $490,530 Virginia · $488,310 Connecticut · $481,820 New Hampshire · $481,640 Florida · $465,370 Pennsylvania · $461,390 Idaho · $449,990 New York · $445,660 Wisconsin · $443,990 Kansas · $437,030

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