Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $70,630 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.96
10th percentile $45,590
90th percentile $85,980
Employed locally 350
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,590
    25th
    $56,820
    50th (median)
    $70,630
    75th
    $77,590
    90th
    $85,980

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 100% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 0% above 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $66,670
    Kentucky $64,840
    Paducah, KY-IL $62,470
    Bowling Green, KY $61,600
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $60,670

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,500
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,440
    Rehabilitation Counselors $56,150
    Health Education Specialists $67,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Lexington, KY is $33.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.09 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Lexington, KY is 3.7% above 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,590 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,820.