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Medical Assistant Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$18.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,359/year ($2,697/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,440 Medical Assistant jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Medical Assistant salary of $39,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,359 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $39,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,532 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,004 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,374 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,359 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,697 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Kentucky?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Kentucky is $39,270 per year ($18.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,560 and $45,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $39,270, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $32,359 per year ($2,697 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 13,440 Medical Assistant jobs in Kentucky in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kentucky state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kentucky.