Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #44 of 51 · KY
15.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,190 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $37,440
Employment 4,670
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,540P25 $33,070 Median $37,440P75 $45,970P90 $55,530
About 80% of social and human service assistantss in Kentucky earn between $27,540 and $55,530. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean social and human service assistants salary in Kentucky is $40,190, about 15.7% below the U.S. average ($47,690). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $43,460 | $43,570 | 210 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $41,880 | $43,460 | 1,410 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $37,700 | $40,890 | 660 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,540 | $40,890 | 420 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $37,430 | $43,800 | 130 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,360 | $37,350 | 230 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,380 | $39,820 | 340 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $35,270 | $35,600 | 540 |