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Neurologist salary in Kentucky, per year and per hour

BLS data for May 2025. Median, mean, and percentile pay for neurologists in Kentucky, with every metro area BLS publishes.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page

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The median pay for neurologists in Kentucky was $338,850 a year, or $162.91 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $72,830 to $463,040. About 230 were employed.

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Neurologist pay in Kentucky vs the US

Neurologist wages in Kentucky and the US, May 2025
Measure	KY annual	KY hourly	US annual
Median (50th percentile)	$338,850	$162.91	$248,560
Mean (average)	$301,190	$144.81	$267,630
10th percentile	$72,830	$35.01	$83,370
25th percentile	$194,090	$93.31	$155,990
75th percentile	$452,750	$217.67	$357,990
90th percentile	$463,040	$222.61	$450,780

Employment in Kentucky: 230. Location quotient: 1.72 (1.0 = the national share of jobs).

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page

Neurologist salary by metro area in Kentucky

Neurologist median wage by metro area, Kentucky
Metro area	Median annual	Median hourly	Employed
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$84,760	$40.75	70
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$101,210	$48.66	180

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page

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Neurologist salary in Kentucky

Median pay: $338,850 a year ($162.91 an hour)

Middle 80% earn $72,830 to $463,040 a year

Employed: 230

BLS OEWS, May 2025. Source: Rivvi

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How much does a Neurologist make per hour in Kentucky?

The median hourly wage was $162.91 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $35.01 and the 90th was $222.61.

What is the average Neurologist salary in Kentucky?

BLS reports a mean (average) of $301,190 a year and a median of $338,850 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.

Do neurologists in Kentucky earn more than the US median?

The Kentucky median of $338,850 is 36% higher than the US median of $248,560 (BLS, May 2025).

How does Kentucky rank for neurologist pay?

Kentucky ranks 10 of 24 states (plus DC) by median annual wage for neurologists (BLS, May 2025).

Where do these numbers come from?

The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-1217. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.