Nursing Assistants Salary in Kentucky
Nursing Assistants in Kentucky earn a median of $38,370 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,410
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,390; the top 10% earn over $46,450. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Physical Therapist Aides$35,490 median in Kentucky
- Registered Nurses$81,040 median in Kentucky
- Orderlies$35,260 median in Kentucky
- Psychiatric Aides$38,610 median in Kentucky
Nursing Assistants pay in Kentucky
How much do nursing assistants make in Kentucky?
The median is $38,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,390 and the top 10% earn over $46,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.