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Physician Assistants in Kentucky

Physician assistants provide healthcare services under physician supervision, including conducting physical exams, diagnosing conditions, and treating patients. They work in hospitals, clinics, private practices, and other medical settings across various specialties In Kentucky the median pay is $120,760 a year, 11% below the national median of $135,880.

$120,760median pay in Kentucky, per year
$102,430–$136,080middle half earn
1,360employed in Kentucky
$135,880U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kentucky

862open roles like this on employer career sites, 42 in Kentucky or remote
45employers hiring
421posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in Kentucky and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

Medicine and DentistryBiologyEnglish LanguagePsychologyTherapy and CounselingCustomer and Personal Service

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Licenses and training in Kentucky

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O*NET-SOC 29-1071.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.