Anesthesiologists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $119,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $491,640 or more. The middle half of anesthesiologists in Louisville earn between $119,990 and $491,640.
- $120K10th
- $120K25th
- $492KMedian
- $492K75th
- $492K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $355,850 | $29,654 | $171.08 |
| Median | $491,640 | $40,970 | $236.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $119,990 | $9,999 | $57.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $491,640 | $40,970 | $236.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anesthesiologists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Anesthesiologists in Louisville earn 15% more than the Kentucky average ($310,560) and about the same as the U.S. average ($360,570). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $391,490.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $355,850 | $491,640 | $119,990 | $491,640 | 500 |
| Kentucky | $310,560 | $347,960 | $107,110 | $491,640 | 1,090 |
| United States | $360,570 | $391,490 | $101,460 | $557,130 | 38,760 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Anesthesiologists salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $355,850, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $230,001 a year, or $19,167 a month and $8,846 every two weeks. Taxes take 35% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $239,521 | $19,960 |
| Working in KY | $230,001 | $19,167 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for anesthesiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $355,850 buys what about $382,330 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 10.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 0.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Anesthesiologists salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for anesthesiologists
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($553,600).
- Seattle, WA$553,600
- St. Cloud, MN$488,500
- Buffalo, NY$457,280
- Dayton, OH$444,120
- Columbus, OH$439,050
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Anesthesiologists salary in Louisville: questions
How much do anesthesiologists make an hour in Louisville?
$171.08 an hour on average, and $236.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anesthesiologists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $119,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $119,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anesthesiologists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $230,001 a year ($19,167 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $355,850. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do anesthesiologists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($360,570).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1211; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 24.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.91, this job is 2.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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