How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in Kentucky?
$38,750a year
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in Kentucky. That is $18.63 an hour or $3,229 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.63
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,700Median: $38,750Highest 10%: $49,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,700 | $14.76 | |
| 25th | $35,940 | $17.28 | |
| Median | $38,750 | $18.63 | |
| 75th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 90th | $49,770 | $23.93 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,180 |
| Lexington, KY | $44,450 |
| Louisville, KY | $44,430 |
| Paducah, KY | $38,340 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,940 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,500 |
| Clarksville, TN | $37,380 |
| Owensboro, KY | $37,070 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $36,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.
| 42. Iowa | $40,980 |
| 43. South Carolina | $40,170 |
| 44. Tennessee | $39,940 |
| 45. Kentucky | $38,750 |
| 46. West Virginia | $38,430 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $38,330 |
| 48. Arkansas | $37,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.63 ($38,750 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $38,750 against $45,930 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays medical secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $46,180 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.