Healthcare Social Workers Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,980 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $71,880
Employed locally 130
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $43,060
    50th (median)
    $49,980
    75th
    $60,280
    90th
    $71,880

    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

    Related occupations in East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,470
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$46,100
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants$34,960
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$37,500
    Rehabilitation Counselors$63,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in East Kentucky is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.13 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in East Kentucky is 26.6% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,060.