Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Owensboro, KY

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

Median annual salary $37,490 -37.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $26,560
90th percentile $48,800
Employed locally 40
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,560
    25th
    $33,520
    50th (median)
    $37,490
    75th
    $42,780
    90th
    $48,800

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rocky Mount, NC $63,230
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $54,530
    Sandusky, OH $52,250
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $51,710
    Elizabethtown, KY $47,230
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,520

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,240
    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
    Health Education Specialists $85,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Owensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Owensboro, KY is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.46 or more per hour.

    Is Owensboro above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Owensboro, KY is 37.6% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Owensboro?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,560 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,520.