Medical Assistant salary in Kentucky
What medical assistants earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,270$18.88 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$36,560 – $45,940Top 10%: $47,940+
Jobs13,4401.28× the U.S. concentration
Medical 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 | $44,340 | $21.32 | 5,560 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $44,450 | $21.37 | 4,140 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $40,370 | $19.41 | 2,210 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,810 | $17.70 | 1,300 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $38,240 | $18.39 | 1,220 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $37,500 | $18.03 | 1,040 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,120 | $17.85 | 990 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,080 | $17.35 | 850 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $37,390 | $17.98 | 670 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $39,270 | $18.88 | 600 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $39,360 | $18.92 | 450 |
| Owensboro, KY | $37,020 | $17.80 | 280 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $38,530 | $18.53 | 240 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Michigan · $39,870 Tennessee · $39,570 Texas · $39,520 Kansas · $39,510 New Mexico · $39,230 Oklahoma · $38,750
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 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 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670 Physical Therapists · $100,710
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Kentucky?
Medical Assistants in Kentucky earned a median of $39,270 a year ($18.88 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $36,560 to $45,940.
Where in Kentucky do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $44,450.
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.