The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Kentucky is $46,520 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,720.
Pay spans roughly $29,500 at the 10th percentile to $59,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.37 per hour. An estimated 4,250 people work as dental assistants in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $46,520 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.37 |
| 10th percentile | $29,500 |
| 90th percentile | $59,300 |
| Employment | 4,250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.