How much does a substance abuse make in Owensboro?
$51,770a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Owensboro, KY metro area. That is $24.89 an hour or $4,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.89
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 286 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,700Median: $51,770Highest 10%: $81,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,700 | $17.64 | |
| 25th | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| Median | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| 75th | $68,110 | $32.75 | |
| 90th | $81,670 | $39.26 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Elizabethtown, KY | $58,720 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,520 |
| Paducah, KY | $58,240 |
| Lexington, KY | $58,190 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $57,720 |
| Huntington, WV | $52,000 |
| Louisville, KY | $50,970 |
| Clarksville, TN | $43,970 |
Related jobs in Owensboro
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $60,970 |
| Child | $58,920 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $33,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Owensboro?
The median hourly pay in the Owensboro, KY metro area is $24.89 ($51,770 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Owensboro than the national average?
No: $51,770 against $59,350 nationally, 13% less.
How does Owensboro compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $54,190, so Owensboro pays 4% less.
Where does Owensboro rank for substance abuse pay?
286 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,670 or more.
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.