Pediatricians, General pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $338,450 or more. The middle half of pediatricians, general in Lexington earn between $73,380 and $246,380.
- $65K10th
- $73K25th
- $165KMedian
- $246K75th
- $338K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $173,670 | $14,472 | $83.50 |
| Median | $165,300 | $13,775 | $79.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,380 | $6,115 | $35.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $246,380 | $20,532 | $118.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pediatricians, General pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Pediatricians, general in Lexington earn 8% less than the Kentucky average ($188,030) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($212,110). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $210,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $173,670 | $165,300 | $65,160 | $338,450 | 250 |
| Kentucky | $188,030 | $175,690 | $65,160 | $338,450 | 380 |
| United States | $212,110 | $210,040 | $91,470 | $338,500 | 39,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pediatricians, General salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $173,670, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $119,233 a year, or $9,936 a month and $4,586 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for pediatricians, general? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $173,670 buys what about $186,965 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Pediatricians, General salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$206,240
- Huntington, WV$217,050
- Dayton, OH$218,770
- Knoxville, TN$183,750
- Indianapolis, IN$186,190
- Johnson City, TN$118,150
Highest-paying cities for pediatricians, general
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($340,410).
- Sacramento, CA$340,410
- Vallejo, CA$306,510
- St. Cloud, MN$304,330
- Fresno, CA$294,660
- Manchester, NH$288,830
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Pediatricians, General salary in Lexington: questions
How much do pediatricians, general make an hour in Lexington?
$83.50 an hour on average, and $79.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pediatricians, general salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pediatricians, general take-home pay in Lexington?
About $119,233 a year ($9,936 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $173,670. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do pediatricians, general earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($212,110).
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 29-1221; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.47, this job is 3.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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