Social Workers, All Other Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #24 of 50 · KY
4.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $79,530 ≈ $38/hr
Median annual salary $85,160
Employment 610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,530P25 $49,150 Median $85,160P75 $108,660P90 $118,540
About 80% of social workers, all others in Kentucky earn between $39,530 and $118,540. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean social workers, all other salary in Kentucky is $79,530, about 4.8% above the U.S. average ($75,910). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $105,370 | $95,160 | 160 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $102,070 | $92,460 | 120 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $100,420 | $89,080 | 40 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,780 | $68,920 | 40 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $50,540 | $66,510 | 40 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $49,330 | $59,740 | 50 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $49,150 | $53,870 | 70 |