Dental Assistant salary in Kentucky
What dental assistants earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,730$22.95 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$42,400 – $56,760Top 10%: $62,050+
Jobs4,5300.91× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,590 | $23.84 | 2,440 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $49,100 | $23.61 | 1,500 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $48,690 | $23.41 | 750 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $43,880 | $21.09 | 430 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $43,130 | $20.73 | 370 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $46,050 | $22.14 | 320 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $42,660 | $20.51 | 240 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $44,070 | $21.19 | 240 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $45,970 | $22.10 | 220 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $46,750 | $22.48 | 190 |
| Owensboro, KY | $45,330 | $21.79 | 160 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,220 | $17.41 | 160 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $46,410 | $22.31 | 140 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Ohio · $47,970 Pennsylvania · $47,930 South Dakota · $47,900 Florida · $47,620 Delaware · $47,600 Wisconsin · $47,520
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670 Physical Therapists · $100,710
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Kentucky?
Dental Assistants in Kentucky earned a median of $47,730 a year ($22.95 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $42,400 to $56,760.
Where in Kentucky do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $49,590.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.