Nursing Assistants pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for nursing assistants is $18.45 an hour ($38,370 a year). About 23,410 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($42,260). Kentucky ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.61 | $30,390 |
| 25% of workers | $17.38 | $36,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.45 | $38,370 |
| 75% of workers | $21.21 | $44,120 |
| 90% of workers | $22.33 | $46,450 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $42,220 | 7,650 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $39,380 | 3,250 |
| Owensboro | $39,020 | 890 |
| Bowling Green | $38,340 | 790 |
| Elizabethtown | $38,030 | 450 |
| Paducah | $37,860 | 710 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,040 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,270 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $60,460 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $122,870 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $36,800 |
| Paramedics | $49,890 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $36,440 |
| Orderlies | $35,260 |
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