How much does a social worker make in Kentucky?
$85,160a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Kentucky. That is $40.94 an hour or $7,097 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.94
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,530Median: $85,160Highest 10%: $118,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,530 | $19.00 | |
| 25th | $49,150 | $23.63 | |
| Median | $85,160 | $40.94 | |
| 75th | $108,700 | $52.24 | |
| 90th | $118,500 | $56.99 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $105,400 |
| Lexington, KY | $102,100 |
| Clarksville, TN | $100,400 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $100,400 |
| Huntington, WV | $78,750 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $65,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 16. Iowa | $91,170 |
| 17. New Mexico | $90,820 |
| 18. Idaho | $88,610 |
| 19. Kentucky | $85,160 |
| 20. Indiana | $84,570 |
| 21. Texas | $84,240 |
| 22. New York | $84,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $40.94 ($85,160 a year).
Do social workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $85,160 against $71,900 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for social worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays social workers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $105,400 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.