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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$39,910
- Louisville$39,160
- Owensboro$33,800
- Bowling Green$32,780
- Paducah$30,920
- Elizabethtown$29,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $39,910 | $39,960 | $35,130 | $31,871 | 93 |
| Louisville | $39,160 | $36,250 | $30,010 | $31,531 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $33,800 | $35,890 | $32,600 | $27,671 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $32,780 | $31,530 | $31,350 | $26,833 | 90 |
| Paducah | $30,920 | $29,970 | $29,970 | $25,441 | 86 |
| Elizabethtown | $29,810 | $29,100 | $29,100 | $24,625 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-9045.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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