Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Lexington, KY

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

Median annual salary $36,440 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.52
10th percentile $29,260
90th percentile $50,900
Employed locally 680
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,260
    25th
    $34,360
    50th (median)
    $36,440
    75th
    $44,480
    90th
    $50,900

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $41,200
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $39,470
    Rocky Mount, NC $38,930
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $38,750
    Elizabethtown, KY $37,640
    Paducah, KY-IL $37,050

    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
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,630
    Rehabilitation Counselors $56,150
    Health Education Specialists $67,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Lexington, KY is $17.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.50 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Lexington, KY is 19.2% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Lexington?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,260 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,360.