salary$42,220 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,260per year
Jobs in the area7,650people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Louisville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 36.3% 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 Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $42,220 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $35,360 and $47,260.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 36.3% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.