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Medical Assistants in Kentucky earned a median of $39,270 a year ($18.88 an hour) in May 2025, 14% below the national median of $45,690; 13,440 were employed there, ranking #45 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $39,270 | $45,690 |
| Mean annual wage | $40,940 | $46,120 |
| Median hourly wage | $18.88 | $21.97 |
| 10th percentile | $32,950 | $36,050 |
| 25th percentile | $36,560 | $38,470 |
| 75th percentile | $45,940 | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $47,940 | $59,310 |
| Employment | 13,440 | 817,870 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.717 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.28 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.