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Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #35 of 51 · KY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of healthcare social workerss in Kentucky earn between $43,010 and $86,240. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean healthcare social workers salary in Kentucky is $64,960, about 9.5% below the U.S. average ($71,790). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $78,660 | $70,100 | 70 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $68,970 | $71,030 | 620 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,610 | $63,980 | 60 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,450 | $62,390 | 30 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $59,340 | $62,420 | 440 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,110 | $60,790 | 140 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $58,760 | $58,680 | 150 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $57,580 | $57,800 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do healthcare social workers make in Kentucky?
The median healthcare social workers salary in Kentucky is $64,080 per year (mean $64,960), and about 80% earn between $43,010 and $86,240.
How much do healthcare social workers make per hour in Kentucky?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $64,960 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Kentucky a high-paying state for healthcare social workers?
Kentucky ranks #35 of 51 states for healthcare social workers pay. Its mean salary of $64,960 is about 9.5% below the U.S. average of $71,790.
Which metro areas in Kentucky pay healthcare social workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Kentucky for healthcare social workers are Paducah, KY-IL ($78,660), Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN ($68,970), Bowling Green, KY ($61,610), by median annual wage.