How much does a dental assistant make in Kentucky?
$47,730a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Kentucky. That is $22.95 an hour or $3,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.95
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,600Median: $47,730Highest 10%: $62,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,600 | $17.12 | |
| 25th | $42,400 | $20.38 | |
| Median | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 75th | $56,760 | $27.29 | |
| 90th | $62,050 | $29.83 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,590 |
| Louisville, KY | $49,100 |
| Lexington, KY | $48,690 |
| Paducah, KY | $46,750 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $46,410 |
| Clarksville, TN | $46,050 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $45,970 |
| Owensboro, KY | $45,330 |
| Huntington, WV | $42,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 24. Ohio | $47,970 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $47,930 |
| 26. South Dakota | $47,900 |
| 27. Kentucky | $47,730 |
| 28. Florida | $47,620 |
| 29. Delaware | $47,600 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $47,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $22.95 ($47,730 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $47,730 against $48,070 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for dental assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays dental assistants the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $49,590 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.