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Nursing Assistants average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$41,900
- Lexington$40,210
- Bowling Green$38,810
- Elizabethtown$38,610
- Paducah$38,080
- Owensboro$38,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $41,900 | $42,220 | $37,870 | $33,576 | 93 |
| Lexington | $40,210 | $39,380 | $36,500 | $32,093 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $38,810 | $38,340 | $36,390 | $31,347 | 90 |
| Elizabethtown | $38,610 | $38,030 | $35,470 | $31,216 | 91 |
| Paducah | $38,080 | $37,860 | $35,870 | $30,800 | 86 |
| Owensboro | $38,060 | $39,020 | $32,850 | $30,869 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-1131.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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