Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $58,283 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.5% vs the national median of $58,570. An estimated 6,940 child, family, and school social workers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $53,470 to $63,130 depending on location.
$58,283
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$63,130
Highest paying metro
$53,470
Lowest paying metro
6,940
Employed in Kentucky
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Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | $63,130 | $47,420 | $71,680 | 300 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $60,040 | $47,420 | $71,680 | 180 |
| Lexington, KY | $59,240 | $45,720 | $71,940 | 1,000 |
| Owensboro, KY | $59,240 | $44,340 | $65,170 | 230 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $58,800 | $47,500 | $71,680 | 1,550 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $58,700 | $47,420 | $65,810 | 160 |
| Central Kentucky | $57,390 | $47,420 | $65,170 | 990 |
| West Kentucky | $57,390 | $48,280 | $65,170 | 610 |
| South Central Kentucky | $55,430 | $44,640 | $65,170 | 960 |
| East Kentucky | $53,470 | $45,180 | $63,130 | 960 |