How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Kentucky?
$59,830a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Kentucky. That is $28.76 an hour or $4,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.76
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,560Median: $59,830Highest 10%: $78,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,560 | $17.58 | |
| 25th | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| Median | $59,830 | $28.76 | |
| 75th | $70,920 | $34.10 | |
| 90th | $78,730 | $37.85 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,330 |
| Lexington, KY | $63,640 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,270 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $60,540 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $59,170 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,110 |
| Clarksville, TN | $56,010 |
| Owensboro, KY | $53,320 |
| Huntington, WV | $51,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 30. Ohio | $60,420 |
| 31. Louisiana | $60,250 |
| 32. New Mexico | $59,840 |
| 33. Kentucky | $59,830 |
| 34. North Dakota | $59,430 |
| 35. West Virginia | $59,000 |
| 36. Tennessee | $58,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.76 ($59,830 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $59,830 against $62,890 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $64,330 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.