Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Kentucky
Certified Nursing Assistants in Kentucky earn a median of $17.95 per hour, about $37,330 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $19.01. The middle half earn between $16.53 and $20.56 per hour. The highest median among Kentucky metro areas is in Lexington-Fayette, KY, at $19.57 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $17.95median pay per hour
- $37,330median pay per year
- 22,910employed in Kentucky
- #36of 50 states by median pay
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Kentucky: percentiles
| Level | Kentucky per hour | Kentucky per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.24 | $29,620 | $15.09 |
| Lower quartile | $16.53 | $34,380 | $17.44 |
| Median | $17.95 | $37,330 | $19.01 |
| Upper quartile | $20.56 | $42,760 | $22.15 |
| Top 10% | $22.28 | $46,340 | $24.11 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by metro area in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Kentucky median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $19.57 | $40,700 | 3,040 | 9% above | $21.07 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $18.44 | $38,360 | 6,800 | 3% above | $19.81 |
| Owensboro, KY | $18.25 | $37,950 | 790 | 2% above | $20.60 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $18.03 | $37,500 | 430 | in line with | $19.91 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $17.96 | $37,360 | 780 | in line with | $19.92 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $17.61 | $36,620 | 760 | 2% below | $20.46 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in states next to Kentucky
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $21.52 | $44,750 | 20% above Kentucky |
| Indiana | $17.95 | $37,330 | in line with Kentucky |
| Missouri | $17.87 | $37,170 | in line with Kentucky |
| Ohio | $18.54 | $38,570 | 3% above Kentucky |
| Tennessee | $17.67 | $36,750 | 2% below Kentucky |
| Virginia | $18.65 | $38,790 | 4% above Kentucky |
| West Virginia | $17.47 | $36,340 | 3% below Kentucky |
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Common questions
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Kentucky?
The median is $17.95 per hour, about $37,330 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $14.24 and the top 10% earn over $22.28 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Kentucky city pays certified nursing assistants the most?
Among Kentucky metro areas, Lexington-Fayette, KY has the highest median at $19.57 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Kentucky rank for certified nursing assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 36th of 50 states by median certified nursing assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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