Anesthesiologists Salary in Kentucky

Anesthesiologists in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $355,850 a year) and the least in Lexington ($269,170), across the 3 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the anesthesiologists average at $310,560 and the median at $347,960 for 1,090 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $360,570.

Anesthesiologists average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$355,850
Paducah$288,490
Lexington$269,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$355,850	$491,640	$119,990	$230,001	93
Paducah	$288,490	$350,260	$111,670	$192,216	86
Lexington	$269,170	$273,190	$71,600	$179,062	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Anesthesiologists salary in other states

Anesthesiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1211.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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