How much does a surgical assistant make in Kentucky?
$84,600a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Kentucky. That is $40.67 an hour or $7,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.67
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,470Median: $84,600Highest 10%: $154,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| 25th | $55,300 | $26.59 | |
| Median | $84,600 | $40.67 | |
| 75th | $115,000 | $55.30 | |
| 90th | $154,100 | $74.09 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $102,700 |
| Lexington, KY | $102,300 |
| Huntington, WV | $63,740 |
| Louisville, KY | $51,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 4. Nevada | $100,800 |
| 5. New Jersey | $90,710 |
| 6. South Carolina | $85,580 |
| 7. Kentucky | $84,600 |
| 8. Tennessee | $81,640 |
| 9. Oregon | $80,450 |
| 10. Illinois | $80,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $40.67 ($84,600 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $84,600 against $66,800 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for surgical assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 7 of 44 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays surgical assistants the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $102,700 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.