Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $63,130 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.35
10th percentile $37,560
90th percentile $93,600
Employed locally 300
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,560
    25th
    $47,420
    50th (median)
    $63,130
    75th
    $71,680
    90th
    $93,600

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 101% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Elizabethtown, KY $60,040
    Owensboro, KY $59,240
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $59,240
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $58,800
    Paducah, KY-IL $58,700
    Clarksville, TN-KY $58,010

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,770
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,600
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $41,510
    Community Health Workers $48,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Bowling Green, KY is $30.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.26 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 7.8% above the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,560 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,420.