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Physician Assistant Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$58.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $89,558/year ($7,463/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 46th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 1,360 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $120,760 a year — though pay ranges from $79,550 for newcomers to $161,820 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $102,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $120,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $136,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,360 Physician Assistant jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Physician Assistant salary of $120,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $89,558 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $120,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,737 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,238 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$4,227 |
| Take-home (annual) | $89,558 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,463 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Kentucky?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Kentucky is $120,760 per year ($58.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $102,430 and $136,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $120,760, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $89,558 per year ($7,463 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,360 Physician Assistant jobs in Kentucky in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kentucky state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kentucky.