Family Medicine Physicians Salary
Family Medicine Physicians in Lexington-Fayette, KY make a median of $237,650 a year, or about $114.25 an hour. The range runs from $107K at the entry level to $534K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.89), which stretches that salary to about $255,840 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,272/month, or 9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $238K get you in Lexington-Fayette?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lexington-Fayette’s Regional Price Parity (92.89). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Lexington-Fayette
Family medicine physicians pay in Lexington-Fayette tracks closely to the national median, $238K locally vs. $244K nationwide, a 3% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,272/month, 9.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.89 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for family medicine physicians in metros near Lexington-Fayette, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $280K | $301K |
| Paducah | $234K | $272K |
| Owensboro | $225K | $254K |
| Youngstown-Warren | $278K | $318K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Lexington-Fayette, KY
Entry-level family medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $107K. Mid-career wages sit at $238K. Top earners bring in $534K or more, a $427K spread from bottom to top.
Family Medicine Physicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Family Medicine Physicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $467K | +91% | 210 |
| Oklahoma | $361K | +48% | 2,170 |
| Idaho | $347K | +42% | 690 |
| Montana | $331K | +35% | 460 |
| Alaska | $323K | +32% | 760 |
| Pennsylvania | $306K | +25% | 4,190 |
| Utah | $298K | +22% | 550 |
| Oregon | $293K | +20% | 1,490 |
| Washington | $293K | +20% | 1,270 |
| Arizona | $293K | +20% | 2,620 |
| New Jersey | $292K | +20% | 3,050 |
| Wisconsin | $291K | +19% | 1,470 |
| Maryland | $286K | +17% | 1,050 |
| North Dakota | $280K | +15% | 260 |
| Minnesota | $280K | +15% | 1,820 |
| Massachusetts | $277K | +14% | 3,540 |
| West Virginia | $273K | +12% | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $269K | +10% | 350 |
| Colorado | $266K | +9% | 2,700 |
| Iowa | $265K | +9% | 1,140 |
| Wyoming | $265K | +8% | 100 |
| Indiana | $262K | +7% | 1,410 |
| Georgia | $259K | +6% | 3,690 |
| Louisiana | $255K | +5% | 1,090 |
| California | $252K | +3% | N/A |
| Nevada | $252K | +3% | 340 |
| Kentucky | $249K | +2% | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $245K | +0% | 1,960 |
| South Dakota | $240K | -2% | 550 |
| Maine | $240K | -2% | 730 |
| Vermont | $239K | -2% | 240 |
| South Carolina | $239K | -2% | 1,200 |
| Texas | $236K | -3% | 6,190 |
| Mississippi | $236K | -4% | 570 |
| District of Columbia | $233K | -4% | 150 |
| Kansas | $229K | -6% | 210 |
| Nebraska | $229K | -6% | 830 |
| New Mexico | $228K | -7% | 650 |
| Delaware | $228K | -7% | 640 |
| Florida | $228K | -7% | N/A |
| Tennessee | $227K | -7% | 2,260 |
| Ohio | $224K | -8% | 1,490 |
| Virginia | $223K | -9% | 2,930 |
| Hawaii | $218K | -11% | 260 |
| Arkansas | $216K | -12% | 290 |
| North Carolina | $215K | -12% | 1,520 |
| Michigan | $214K | -12% | 3,770 |
| New York | $211K | -14% | 4,000 |
| Missouri | $171K | -30% | 3,740 |
| Connecticut | $164K | -33% | 790 |
| Alabama | $135K | -45% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a family medicine physician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Lexington-Fayette?
Yes — at the median salary of $238K, rent takes 9.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,272/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for family medicine physicians in Lexington-Fayette?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new family medicine physicians typically earn — is $107K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,413/month. At HUD’s $1,272/month FMR, rent would take 20% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is family medicine physician a high-paying job in Lexington-Fayette?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $238K locally vs. $244K nationally, a 3% difference.
How does Lexington-Fayette compare to the national average for family medicine physicians?
Lexington-Fayette pays $238K median vs. the U.S. average of $244K — that’s -3%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.89), the purchasing-power equivalent is $256K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do family medicine physicians make in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median is $237,650 a year, that works out to about $114 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $106,880, and experienced family medicine physicians can clear $533,710. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $238K enough to live in Lexington-Fayette?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $13,761/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 9.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a family medicine physicians salary go in Lexington-Fayette?
Lexington-Fayette has a Regional Price Parity of 92.89 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median family medicine physicians salary is worth about $255,840 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do family medicine physicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.