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Medical Assistant Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$39,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.88/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
13,440
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$43,556 #39 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Kentucky, explained

Medical assistants in Kentucky earn a median of $39,270 per year ($18.88 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $32,950, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $47,940. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $39,270 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $39,270 is worth about $43,556 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #39 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$32,950
$15.84/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,270
$18.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$47,940
$23.05/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $39,270 $43,556
Illinois $46,090 $46,109 −$6,820
Indiana $45,110 $48,334 −$5,840
Virginia $44,740 $44,251 −$5,470
Ohio $42,810 $46,144 −$3,540
Missouri $40,440 $44,529 −$1,170
Tennessee $39,570 $43,072 −$300
West Virginia $37,180 $41,543 +$2,090

Medical Assistant in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Kentucky?

Medical assistants in Kentucky earn a median of $39,270 per year ($18.88 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay medical assistants well?

At $39,270, Kentucky pays 14% below the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 13,440 work in the state.

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