Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $59,240 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.48
10th percentile $38,450
90th percentile $71,680
Employed locally 230
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,450
    25th
    $44,340
    50th (median)
    $59,240
    75th
    $65,170
    90th
    $71,680

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 90% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 10% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $58,800
    Paducah, KY-IL $58,700
    Clarksville, TN-KY $58,010

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,920
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,290
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,250
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,600
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $37,490
    Health Education Specialists $85,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Owensboro, KY is $28.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Owensboro, KY is 1.1% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,450 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,340.