Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

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

Median annual salary $61,600 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.62
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $76,610
Employed locally 40
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $47,640
    50th (median)
    $61,600
    75th
    $72,950
    90th
    $76,610

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 99% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $73,380
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $70,630
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $66,670
    Kentucky $64,840
    Paducah, KY-IL $62,470
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $60,670

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,130
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,770
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,420
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $41,510
    Community Health Workers $48,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Bowling Green, KY is $29.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.62 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 9.5% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,640.