How much does a healthcare social worker make in Kentucky?
$64,080a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Kentucky. That is $30.81 an hour or $5,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.81
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,010Median: $64,080Highest 10%: $86,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,010 | $20.68 | |
| 25th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| Median | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| 75th | $77,660 | $37.34 | |
| 90th | $86,240 | $41.46 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Paducah, KY | $78,660 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $70,670 |
| Louisville, KY | $68,970 |
| Huntington, WV | $62,170 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,610 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,450 |
| Lexington, KY | $59,340 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,210 |
| Owensboro, KY | $56,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 26. Indiana | $64,580 |
| 27. Kansas | $64,440 |
| 28. Illinois | $64,270 |
| 29. Kentucky | $64,080 |
| 30. Arizona | $64,030 |
| 31. Ohio | $63,610 |
| 32. Colorado | $63,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $30.81 ($64,080 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $64,080 against $67,880 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays healthcare social workers the most?
Paducah, KY-IL, with a median of $78,660 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.