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Medical Assistant Jobs in Kentucky

$36K median salary • Top employers hiring now

Kentucky's healthcare industry employs approximately 260,000 workers in a state facing significant health challenges. Kentucky ranks 47th in health outcomes with high rates of chronic disease, substance abuse, and smoking. University of Kentucky Healthcare and Norton Healthcare lead the market, with Baptist Health as a major competitor. Louisville and Lexington anchor urban healthcare, while Appalachian eastern Kentucky faces severe access challenges. The state's health challenges create both demand for CMAs and meaningful community health work.

1,650+
Annual Jobs
$36K
Median Salary
9%
Job Growth
$0
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Medical Assistant Jobs in Kentucky

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Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Kentucky employers.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

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Kentucky Healthcare Industry

Understanding the KY healthcare job market:

Kentucky's healthcare industry employs approximately 260,000 workers in a state facing significant health challenges. Kentucky ranks 47th in health outcomes with high rates of chronic disease, substance abuse, and smoking. University of Kentucky Healthcare and Norton Healthcare lead the market, with Baptist Health as a major competitor. Louisville and Lexington anchor urban healthcare, while Appalachian eastern Kentucky faces severe access challenges. The state's health challenges create both demand for CMAs and meaningful community health work.

260,000
Healthcare Workers
130
Hospitals
#47
Health Ranking
90.9%
Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Kentucky

KY salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level
(0-1 years)
$30,000
Mid-Level
(2-4 years)
$36,000
Experienced
(5+ years)
$44,000

What Affects Your Salary

Louisville pays highest with Norton/Baptist competition. Lexington offers UK Healthcare academic environment. Northern Kentucky benefits from Cincinnati market proximity. Appalachian positions pay less but address meaningful health disparities. Cost of living at 91% of average makes salaries stretch. Substance abuse treatment experience increasingly valuable.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Kentucky

Kentucky's healthcare market features academic medicine and competing regional systems:

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KY Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Kentucky:

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Start Your Clinical Healthcare Career in Kentucky

Kentucky's healthcare industry employs approximately 260,000 workers in a state facing significant health challenges. Kentucky ranks 47th in health outcomes with high rates of chronic disease, substance abuse, and smoking. University of Kentucky Healthcare and Norton Healthcare lead the market, with Baptist Health as a major competitor. Louisville and Lexington anchor urban healthcare, while Appalachian eastern Kentucky faces severe access challenges. The state's health challenges create both demand for CMAs and meaningful community health work.

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