Dental Assistants pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for dental assistants is $22.95 an hour ($47,730 a year). About 4,530 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,070). Kentucky ranks 27th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.11 | $35,600 |
| 25% of workers | $20.38 | $42,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.95 | $47,730 |
| 75% of workers | $27.29 | $56,760 |
| 90% of workers | $29.83 | $62,050 |
Dental Assistants pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $49,100 | 1,500 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $48,690 | 750 |
| Paducah | $46,750 | 190 |
| Elizabethtown | $46,410 | 140 |
| Bowling Green | $45,970 | 220 |
| Owensboro | $45,330 | 160 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 53,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $39,270 |
| Dental Hygienists | $78,830 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,410 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $39,590 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $38,990 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,490 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,020 |
| Phlebotomists | $42,480 |
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