Physicians, Pathologists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $157,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $329,970 or more. The middle half of physicians, pathologists in Louisville earn between $275,130 and $329,970.
- $157K10th
- $275K25th
- $330KMedian
- $330K75th
- $330K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $294,130 | $24,511 | $141.41 |
| Median | $329,970 | $27,498 | $158.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $275,130 | $22,928 | $132.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $329,970 | $27,498 | $158.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, Pathologists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Physicians, pathologists in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($302,180) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($285,420). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $312,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $294,130 | $329,970 | $157,070 | $329,970 | n/a |
| Kentucky | $302,180 | $324,390 | $208,420 | $341,420 | n/a |
| United States | $285,420 | $312,400 | $92,540 | $449,970 | 11,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physicians, Pathologists salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $294,130, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $194,851 a year, or $16,238 a month and $7,494 every two weeks. Taxes take 34% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $202,705 | $16,892 |
| Working in KY | $194,851 | $16,238 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for physicians, pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $294,130 buys what about $316,017 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 6.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 1.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, Pathologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$276,540
- Indianapolis, IN$313,590
- Columbus, OH$273,990
- St. Louis, MO$268,500
- Chicago, IL$339,170
- Atlanta, GA$258,250
Highest-paying cities for physicians, pathologists
Tampa, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($345,500).
- Tampa, FL$345,500
- Baltimore, MD$343,850
- Miami, FL$340,620
- Chicago, IL$339,170
- Phoenix, AZ$323,670
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Physicians, Pathologists salary in Louisville: questions
How much do physicians, pathologists make an hour in Louisville?
$141.41 an hour on average, and $158.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physicians, pathologists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $157,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $275,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physicians, pathologists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $194,851 a year ($16,238 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $294,130. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do physicians, pathologists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($285,420).
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 29-1222; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
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