salary$130,830 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$103,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,500per year
Jobs in the area380people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Louisville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 11.7% 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 Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $130,830 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $103,490 and $165,500.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 11.7% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.