Physician Assistant Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median physician assistant in the Louisville area earns $130,830 a year ($62.90 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($135,880) and 8% above the Kentucky median ($120,760). Half of the 380 physician assistants there earn between $109,970 and $138,180.
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,490 | $79,550 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $109,970 | $102,430 | $120,670 |
| Median | $130,830 | $120,760 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $138,180 | $136,080 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $165,500 | $161,820 | $190,280 |
| Average | $129,970 | $119,990 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 380 | 1,360 | 162,150 |
Louisville, KY ranks 36th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- San Jose, CA: $223,640
- San Francisco, CA: $184,380
- New York, NY: $167,650
- Seattle, WA: $167,290
- Riverside, CA: $165,490
- San Diego, CA: $165,160
- Portland, OR: $163,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $161,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.