Careers · Nursing Assistants · Kentucky
Nursing Assistants in Kentucky
Nursing assistants provide basic patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other healthcare settings. They help patients with daily activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating, and monitor vital signs and health status In Kentucky the median pay is $38,370 a year, 9% below the national median of $42,260.
$38,370median pay in Kentucky, per year
$36,150–$44,120middle half earn
23,410employed in Kentucky
$42,260U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kentucky
174open roles like this on employer career sites, 3 in Kentucky or remote
15employers hiring
91posted in the last 7 days
CA · WI · MNwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Service OrientationActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordination
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityMedicine and DentistryEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Nursing Assistants.
Licenses and training in Kentucky
Nursing Assistants pay in other states
Oregon · $49,830Washington · $49,180New York · $48,590New Hampshire · $47,870District of Columbia · $47,700California · $47,630Colorado · $47,380Vermont · $47,130Maine · $47,070New Jersey · $46,830
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against nursing assistants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against nursing assistants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 31-1131.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.