salary$44,450 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,940per year
Jobs in the area4,140people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Louisville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 34.5% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $44,450 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $37,280 and $49,940.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 34.5% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.