How much does a teaching assistant make in Kentucky?
$49,680a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Kentucky. That is $23.88 an hour or $4,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.88
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,270Median: $49,680Highest 10%: $80,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,270 | $15.03 | |
| 25th | $38,810 | $18.66 | |
| Median | $49,680 | $23.88 | |
| 75th | $50,640 | $24.35 | |
| 90th | $80,200 | $38.56 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $50,640 |
| Louisville, KY | $43,430 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $28,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 10. Oklahoma | $49,920 |
| 11. Virginia | $49,890 |
| 12. Arizona | $49,810 |
| 13. Kentucky | $49,680 |
| 14. Oregon | $49,550 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $49,420 |
| 16. California | $49,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $23.88 ($49,680 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $49,680 against $42,910 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for teaching assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 13 of 45 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays teaching assistants the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $50,640 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.