Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Median annual salary $58,800 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.27
10th percentile $42,340
90th percentile $88,360
Employed locally 1,550
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,340
    25th
    $47,500
    50th (median)
    $58,800
    75th
    $71,680
    90th
    $88,360

    Louisville/Jefferson County economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,737 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 82% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 18% below 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
    Bowling Green, KY $63,130
    Elizabethtown, KY $60,040
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $59,240
    Owensboro, KY $59,240
    Paducah, KY-IL $58,700
    Clarksville, TN-KY $58,010

    Related occupations in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,580
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$70,490
    Healthcare Social Workers$73,380
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$51,710
    Community Health Workers$55,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $28.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.20 or more per hour.

    Is Louisville/Jefferson County above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is 0.4% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,340 per year in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,500.