salary$39,380 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$33,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,930per year
Jobs in the area3,250people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Lexington-Fayette?
Expensive. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 44.6% of the median nursing 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 nursing assistant make in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $39,380 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $33,090 and $46,930.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 44.6% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area.