Salary distribution
Where Kentucky physicians, all other fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Physicians, All Other in Kentucky: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 84 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $306,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 21 | $330,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 20 | $317,709 |
| Level III — experienced | 3 | $218,483 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 19 | $240,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Physicians, All Other in Kentucky. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY | Assistant Professor | 10 | $242,500 |
| Deaconess Hospital, Inc. | Hospitalist | 8 | $330,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Assistant Professor of Medicine/Hospitalist | 7 | $230,000 |
| Pikeville Medical Center, Inc. | Hospitalist | 6 | $400,000 |
| University of Louisville Physicians, Inc. | Physician | 5 | $171,621 |
| King's Daughters Medical Specialties, Inc. | Family Practice/Sleep Medicine Physician | 5 | $375,000 |
| Norton Healthcare Inc. | Pediatric Nephrologist | 4 | $128,960 |
| Deaconess Specialty Physicians, Inc. | Rheumatologist | 4 | $387,500 |
| Baptist Health Medical Group, Inc. | Sleep Medicine Physician | 3 | $350,000 |
| University of Louisville | Assistant Professor | 3 | $281,258 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Sleep Medicine Physician at Baptist Health Medical Group, Inc.$300,000LouisvilleDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-472549
- Hospitalist Physician at Southeastern Physician Services, P.C.$273,520ParisDecided Nov 28, 2025I-200-25324-425519
- Nephrologist (Physician) at Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana, PSC$350,000RichomondDecided Nov 26, 2025I-200-25323-421686
- Endocrinologist at Norton Healthcare Inc.$112,320LouisvilleDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25310-381464
- Infectious Disease Physician at Pikeville Medical Center, Inc.$350,000PikevilleDecided Nov 14, 2025I-203-25308-368960
- Infectious Disease Physician at Pikeville Medical Center$350,000PikevilleWage Level IIIDecided Sep 29, 2025I-203-25265-326199
- Assistant Professor at University of Louisville$281,258LouisvilleWage Level IDecided Sep 29, 2025I-200-25266-326766
- Assistant Professor at University of Louisville$161,970LouisvilleWage Level IDecided Sep 29, 2025I-200-25266-326727
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Physicians, All Other pay by experience level in Kentucky
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Physicians, All Other specialties in Kentucky
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 55 certified offers. The most common variant is Hospitalist at a median of $330,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitalist | Deaconess Hospital, Inc. | 13 | $330,000 |
| Assistant Professor | UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY | 10 | $245,000 |
| Nephrologist | Southern Kentucky Nephrology Associates PSC | 9 | $250,000 |
| Hospitalist Physician | Bowling Green - Warren County Community Hospital | 7 | $218,483 |
| Physician | University of Louisville Physicians, Inc. | 7 | $171,621 |
| Assistant Professor of Medicine/Hospitalist | University of Kentucky | 5 | $230,000 |
| Rheumatologist | Deaconess Specialty Physicians, Inc. | 4 | $320,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Physicians, All Other in Kentucky, by industry
Median offered wage across 84 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $325,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Deaconess Hospital, Inc. | 63 | $325,000 |
| Education | UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY | 20 | $240,000 |
| Professional services | Core Clinical Management, LLC | 1 | $201,074 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Kentucky over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
Common tasks (O*NET)
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+2.5%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Physicians, All Other a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 2.5% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Physicians, All Other?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.