Physician Assistant Jobs in Kentucky
Across 28 live Physician Assistant listings in Kentucky, median advertised pay is $159K (75th percentile $175K), based on the 5 that state a salary; Kentucky ranks 19th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Chestnut Health (6), Lexington Clinic (6), Owensboro Health (5).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 5 roles pay ~$159k median with 1.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Physician Assistant - Cardiology Owensboro
Physician Assistant PRN or Nurse Practitioner PRN
ConcentraEmployer score · SilverErlanger, KY
Physician Assistant - Surgical Specialist Leitchfield
Owensboro HealthLeitchfield, KY
Nurse Practitioner or PA-C (4437) URGENT CARE BRANNON CROSSING
Lexington ClinicNicholasville, KY
Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant
Abode Care PartnersEmployer score · SilverKentucky
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Physician Assistant Pay in Kentucky: Live Market and State Comparison
Live physician assistant listings in Kentucky today, then Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 28
- Live median
- $159k
- 75th $175k · n=5
- 12-mo median
- $139k
- Pay rank
- #19 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.9/10 · #34
- 12-mo postings
- 95
Physician Assistant roles in Kentucky advertise $3k above the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $168k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs KY | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $139k | — | 4.9/10 | 95 |
| Illinoisborders | $137k | −$2k | 5.2/10 | 1021 |
| Virginiaborders | $130k | −$8k | 5.4/10 | 440 |
| Tennesseeborders | $126k | −$12k | 4.9/10 | 357 |
| Indianaborders | $126k | −$12k | 5.1/10 | 213 |
| Ohioborders | $126k | −$13k | 5.3/10 | 519 |
| Missouriborders | $123k | −$15k | 5.4/10 | 260 |
| West Virginiaborders | $123k | −$15k | 4.3/10 | 153 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Chestnut Health (6), Lexington Clinic (6), Owensboro Health (5)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About PA jobs in Kentucky.
How much do physician assistants earn in Kentucky?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physician assistants. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physician assistant jobs available?
Some physician assistants roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physician assistant jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physician assistant role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 13% with no on-call and 50% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for physician assistant roles include Owensboro Health, UofL Health, Chestnut Health, Concentra, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physician assistant jobs in Kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 28 physician assistants positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physician Assistant Jobs in Kentucky
Chestnut Health6 open roles here · WLB 75/100- Lexington Clinic6 open roles here · WLB 75/100
- Owensboro Health5 open roles here · WLB 48/100
Chen Med2 open roles here · WLB 49/100- Abode Care Partners1 open role here · WLB 68/100
Concerto Care1 open role here · WLB 42/100
Ephraim McDowell Health1 open role here · WLB 55/100