Family Medicine Physicians pay range in Paducah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $124,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $322,900 or more. The middle half of family medicine physicians in Paducah earn between $129,670 and $260,640.
- $124K10th
- $130K25th
- $234KMedian
- $261K75th
- $323K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $226,420 | $18,868 | $108.86 |
| Median | $234,140 | $19,512 | $112.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $129,670 | $10,806 | $62.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $260,640 | $21,720 | $125.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Family Medicine Physicians pay in Paducah vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Family medicine physicians in Paducah earn 11% less than the Kentucky average ($254,740) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($255,820). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $244,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $226,420 | $234,140 | $124,340 | $322,900 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $254,740 | $248,730 | $108,750 | $487,240 | 1,170 |
| United States | $255,820 | $244,180 | $76,830 | $428,550 | 107,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Family Medicine Physicians salary after taxes in Paducah
On the average salary of $226,420, a single filer in Paducah takes home about $155,366 a year, or $12,947 a month and $5,976 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Paducah, KY-IL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IL | $156,635 | $13,053 |
| Working in KY | $155,366 | $12,947 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Is Paducah a good place for family medicine physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Paducah area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.1), so the average $226,420 buys what about $263,022 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Paducah ($45,860). A typical home costs $171,436, or 0.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Family Medicine Physicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Paducah ranks 3rd of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($304,930).
- Louisville$304,930
- Lexington$289,780
- Paducah$226,420
- Owensboro$221,120
Highest-paying cities for family medicine physicians
Knoxville, TN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($383,670).
- Knoxville, TN$383,670
- St. Joseph, MO$379,650
- Great Falls, MT$378,060
- Oklahoma City, OK$376,600
- Atlantic City, NJ$371,400
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Family Medicine Physicians salary in Paducah: questions
How much do family medicine physicians make an hour in Paducah?
$108.86 an hour on average, and $112.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level family medicine physicians salary in Paducah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $124,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $129,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the family medicine physicians take-home pay in Paducah?
About $155,366 a year ($12,947 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $226,420. Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Do family medicine physicians earn more in Paducah than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($255,820).
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 29-1215; area Paducah, KY-IL (37140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 20.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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