Nursing Assistants Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,110 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.88
10th percentile $27,890
90th percentile $41,340
Employed locally 1,910
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,890
    25th
    $29,800
    50th (median)
    $35,110
    75th
    $36,720
    90th
    $41,340

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Related occupations in East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,640
    Medical Assistants$34,950
    Dental Assistants$37,280
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,590
    Phlebotomists$34,610
    Pharmacy Aides$35,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in East Kentucky is $16.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.72 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in East Kentucky is 11.2% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,890 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,800.