How much does a medical assistant make in Kentucky?
$39,270a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Kentucky. That is $18.88 an hour or $3,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.88
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,950Median: $39,270Highest 10%: $47,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,950 | $15.84 | |
| 25th | $36,560 | $17.58 | |
| Median | $39,270 | $18.88 | |
| 75th | $45,940 | $22.09 | |
| 90th | $47,940 | $23.05 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $44,450 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $44,340 |
| Lexington, KY | $40,370 |
| Paducah, KY | $39,360 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $39,270 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $38,530 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,500 |
| Clarksville, TN | $37,390 |
| Owensboro, KY | $37,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 41. Tennessee | $39,570 |
| 42. Texas | $39,520 |
| 43. Kansas | $39,510 |
| 44. Kentucky | $39,270 |
| 45. New Mexico | $39,230 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $38,750 |
| 47. Arkansas | $37,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.88 ($39,270 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $39,270 against $45,690 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for medical assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays medical assistants the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $44,450 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.