How much does a social and human service assistant make in Kentucky?
$37,440a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Kentucky. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,540Median: $37,440Highest 10%: $55,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,540 | $13.24 | |
| 25th | $33,070 | $15.90 | |
| Median | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| 90th | $55,530 | $26.70 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $41,880 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $41,800 |
| Lexington, KY | $37,700 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,430 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,360 |
| Clarksville, TN | $37,020 |
| Huntington, WV | $36,440 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $34,110 |
| Owensboro, KY | $33,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 43. South Carolina | $38,550 |
| 44. Ohio | $38,390 |
| 45. South Dakota | $38,350 |
| 46. Kentucky | $37,440 |
| 47. Arkansas | $36,770 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $36,740 |
| 49. Alabama | $35,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.00 ($37,440 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $37,440 against $45,930 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays social and human service assistants the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $41,880 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.