Surgical Assistants Salary in Kentucky
Surgical Assistants in Kentucky earn a median of $84,600 a year, +27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +27% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,470; the top 10% earn over $154,100. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Surgical Assistants pay in Kentucky
How much do surgical assistants make in Kentucky?
The median is $84,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,470 and the top 10% earn over $154,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 44 (+27% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.