Medical Assistants pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for medical assistants is $18.88 an hour ($39,270 a year). About 13,440 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($45,690). Kentucky ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.84 | $32,950 |
| 25% of workers | $17.58 | $36,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.88 | $39,270 |
| 75% of workers | $22.09 | $45,940 |
| 90% of workers | $23.05 | $47,940 |
Medical Assistants pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $44,450 | 4,140 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $40,370 | 2,210 |
| Paducah | $39,360 | 450 |
| Bowling Green | $39,270 | 600 |
| Elizabethtown | $38,530 | 240 |
| Owensboro | $37,020 | 280 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 109,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,040 |
| Nursing Assistants | $38,370 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $60,460 |
| Dental Assistants | $47,730 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $48,410 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,410 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $38,990 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $60,980 |
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