Dental Assistant Salary in Kentucky
Median annual pay in Kentucky
$47,730
$22.95/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Kentucky
$52,940
Regional Price Parity: 90.159 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($48,070): −$340 (−0.7%)
Kentucky ranks 27th of 50 states by median pay, and 15th of 50 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,600 | $17.11 |
| 25th percentile | $42,400 | $20.38 |
| Median | $47,730 | $22.95 |
| 75th percentile | $56,760 | $27.29 |
| 90th percentile | $62,050 | $29.83 |
Employment
- Employment in Kentucky
- 4,530
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Kentucky
- $47,730
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $48,070
- Difference
- −$340 (−0.7%)
Cost of living
$47,730 ÷ 90.159 × 100 = $52,940
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | ||
| 25th | $47,930 | $49,123 28th |
| South Dakota | ||
| 26th | $47,900 | $54,072 12th |
| Kentucky This page | ||
| 27th | $47,730 | $52,940 15th |
| Florida | ||
| 28th | $47,620 | $46,048 42nd |
| Delaware | ||
| 29th | $47,600 | $47,692 36th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Dental Hygienist salary in Kentucky
$78,830/year Kentucky
- Medical Assistant salary in Kentucky
$39,270/year Kentucky
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Surgical Assistant salary in Kentucky
$84,600/year Kentucky
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other salary in Kentucky
$46,020/year Kentucky
- Dental Laboratory Technician salary in the U.S.
$49,610/year U.S.
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +7.4%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Dental Assistant salary in nearby places
- Dental Assistant salary in Illinois
$48,610/year Illinois
- Dental Assistant salary in Indiana
$48,670/year Indiana
- Dental Assistant salary in Missouri
$45,970/year Missouri
- Dental Assistant salary in Ohio
$47,970/year Ohio
- Dental Assistant salary in Tennessee
$46,720/year Tennessee
- Dental Assistant salary in Virginia
$46,670/year Virginia
- Dental Assistant salary in West Virginia
$37,960/year West Virginia
- Dental Assistant salary in the U.S.
$48,070/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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