Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #49 of 51 · KY
33.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,280 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $42,570
Employment 1,360
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,880P25 $37,230 Median $42,570P75 $48,780P90 $63,960
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Kentucky earn between $33,880 and $63,960. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Kentucky is $45,280, about 33.4% below the U.S. average ($68,030). 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 | $46,860 | $51,720 | 200 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $45,930 | $49,890 | 440 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $42,860 | $44,700 | 40 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $41,860 | $44,230 | 50 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $40,830 | $45,690 | 130 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $40,370 | $43,600 | 40 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $38,530 | $41,850 | 200 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,580 | $45,080 | 110 |
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