Family Medicine Physicians Salary
Family Medicine Physicians in Paducah, KY-IL make a median of $234,140 a year, or about $112.57 an hour. The range runs from $124K at the entry level to $323K for experienced workers.
So what does $234K get you in Paducah?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Paducah’s Regional Price Parity (86.1). 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 Paducah
Family medicine physicians pay in Paducah tracks closely to the national median, $234K locally vs. $244K nationwide, a 4% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,058/month, 7.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 86.1 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 14% 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 Paducah, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $280K | , |
| Lexington-Fayette | $238K | , |
| Owensboro | $225K | , |
| Youngstown-Warren | $278K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Paducah, KY-IL
Entry-level family medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $124K. Mid-career wages sit at $234K. Top earners bring in $323K or more, a $199K 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 Paducah?
Yes — at the median salary of $234K, rent takes 7.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,058/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for family medicine physicians in Paducah?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new family medicine physicians typically earn — is $124K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,460/month. At HUD’s $1,058/month FMR, rent would take 14% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is family medicine physician a high-paying job in Paducah?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $234K locally vs. $244K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Paducah compare to the national average for family medicine physicians?
Paducah pays $234K median vs. the U.S. average of $244K — that’s -4%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 86.1), the purchasing-power equivalent is $272K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do family medicine physicians make in Paducah, KY-IL?
The median is $234,140 a year, that works out to about $113 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $124,340, and experienced family medicine physicians can clear $322,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $234K enough to live in Paducah?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $13,581/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,058/month, which eats 7.8% 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 Paducah?
Paducah has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median family medicine physicians salary is worth about $271,940 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.