How much does a nursing assistant make in Kentucky?
$38,370a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Kentucky. That is $18.45 an hour or $3,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.45
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,390Median: $38,370Highest 10%: $46,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,390 | $14.61 | |
| 25th | $36,150 | $17.38 | |
| Median | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| 75th | $44,120 | $21.21 | |
| 90th | $46,450 | $22.33 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $42,220 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,350 |
| Lexington, KY | $39,380 |
| Owensboro, KY | $39,020 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $38,340 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $38,030 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,860 |
| Clarksville, TN | $37,320 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 34. South Dakota | $38,800 |
| 35. Idaho | $38,650 |
| 36. North Carolina | $38,460 |
| 37. Kentucky | $38,370 |
| 38. Indiana | $38,330 |
| 39. Kansas | $38,010 |
| 40. Tennessee | $37,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.45 ($38,370 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $38,370 against $42,260 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for nursing assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays nursing assistants the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $42,220 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.