salary$112,230 a year$54 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$187,220per year
Jobs in the area300people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Lexington-Fayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 15.6% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $112,230 a year ($54 an hour). Most earn between $52,010 and $187,220.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 15.6% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area.