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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #49 of 51 · KY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Kentucky?
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Kentucky is $42,570 per year (mean $45,280), and about 80% earn between $33,880 and $63,960.
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in Kentucky?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $45,280 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Kentucky a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
Kentucky ranks #49 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $45,280 is about 33.4% below the U.S. average of $68,030.
Which metro areas in Kentucky pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Kentucky for mental health and substance abuse social workers are Lexington-Fayette, KY ($46,860), Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN ($45,930), Elizabethtown, KY ($42,860), by median annual wage.
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