Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #38 of 51 · KY
9.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,840 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $44,200
Employment 18,420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,470P25 $36,970 Median $44,200P75 $51,370P90 $60,470
About 80% of secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executives in Kentucky earn between $30,470 and $60,470. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive salary in Kentucky is $44,840, about 9.1% below the U.S. average ($49,350). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $47,790 | $47,520 | 2,500 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $47,090 | $47,490 | 4,770 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $44,720 | $45,010 | 2,630 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $42,340 | $43,380 | 470 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $41,820 | $42,780 | 410 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $40,180 | $40,980 | 780 |
| Owensboro, KY | $39,360 | $42,650 | 470 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $38,820 | $40,210 | 1,350 |
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