Dental Assistants Salary in Kentucky
Dental Assistants in Kentucky earn a median of $47,730 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,530
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,600; the top 10% earn over $62,050. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$49,410 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Dental Assistants pay in Kentucky
How much do dental assistants make in Kentucky?
The median is $47,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,600 and the top 10% earn over $62,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 50 (−1% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.