How much does a teaching assistant make in Kentucky?
$30,160a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Kentucky. That is $14.50 an hour or $2,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.50
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,980Median: $30,160Highest 10%: $46,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,980 | $11.53 | |
| 25th | $27,810 | $13.37 | |
| Median | $30,160 | $14.50 | |
| 75th | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| 90th | $46,370 | $22.29 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $39,960 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,360 |
| Louisville, KY | $36,250 |
| Owensboro, KY | $35,890 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $31,530 |
| Paducah, KY | $29,970 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $29,100 |
| Huntington, WV | $28,500 |
| Clarksville, TN | $26,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 35. Indiana | $33,300 |
| 36. Nevada | $31,900 |
| 37. Iowa | $30,510 |
| 38. Kentucky | $30,160 |
| 39. Texas | $29,850 |
| 40. West Virginia | $29,800 |
| 41. North Carolina | $29,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $14.50 ($30,160 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $30,160 against $36,780 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for teaching assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays teaching assistants the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $39,960 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.