How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Kentucky?
$44,200a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Kentucky. That is $21.25 an hour or $3,683 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.25
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,470Median: $44,200Highest 10%: $60,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,470 | $14.65 | |
| 25th | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| Median | $44,200 | $21.25 | |
| 75th | $51,370 | $24.70 | |
| 90th | $60,470 | $29.07 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $47,850 |
| Lexington, KY | $47,790 |
| Louisville, KY | $47,090 |
| Clarksville, TN | $42,840 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $42,340 |
| Paducah, KY | $41,820 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $40,180 |
| Owensboro, KY | $39,360 |
| Huntington, WV | $38,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 36. Texas | $45,140 |
| 37. South Carolina | $44,880 |
| 38. Indiana | $44,270 |
| 39. Kentucky | $44,200 |
| 40. Montana | $43,940 |
| 41. Idaho | $43,710 |
| 42. Missouri | $43,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $21.25 ($44,200 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $44,200 against $47,540 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $47,850 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.