Psychiatrists Salary in Kentucky

Psychiatrists in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $244,750 a year) and the least in Lexington ($173,860), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatrists average at $221,190 and the median at $237,770 for 160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,940.

Psychiatrists average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$244,750
Lexington$173,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$244,750	$237,770	$237,770	$165,902	93
Lexington	$173,860	$132,450	$74,200	$119,351	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.

Psychiatrists salary in other states

Psychiatrists 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 29-1223.
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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