Social Worker Salaries in Kentucky

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How Much Does a Social Worker Make in Kentucky?

Updated April 24, 2024

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$67,689/yr

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Low $60,782

Average $67,689

High $74,222

The average salary for Social Worker is $67,689 per year in Kentucky.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

$75,707

Kentucky

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Medical Social Worker (BSW)

$57,892

Kentucky

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Medical Social Worker (MSW)

$67,223

Kentucky

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Social Worker (MSW)

$68,168

Kentucky

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
Triage Staffing Social Worker Social Worker	$64,671/yr	$57,994 $71,348 RANGE: $57,994 - $71,348
Hospice of Lake Cumberland Social Worker	$67,230/yr	$60,650 $73,809 RANGE: $60,650 - $73,809
Owensboro Social Worker	$65,505/yr	$58,742 $72,269 RANGE: $58,742 - $72,269
Lyndon Woods - Exceptional Living Centers Social Worker	$66,479/yr	$59,615 $73,343 RANGE: $59,615 - $73,343
Lyndon Woods Social Worker	$66,479/yr	$59,615 $73,343 RANGE: $59,615 - $73,343
Trustaff Social Worker	$66,479/yr	$59,615 $73,343 RANGE: $59,615 - $73,343
US Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison... Social Worker	$69,159/yr	$62,184 $76,134 RANGE: $62,184 - $76,134
Pavilion at Piketon Nursing and Rehabilitation Social Worker	$61,750/yr	$55,375 $68,126 RANGE: $55,375 - $68,126
ClearView Healthcare Management Social Worker	$67,969/yr	$61,114 $74,824 RANGE: $61,114 - $74,824
hospicelc Social Worker	$65,046/yr	$58,078 $72,015 RANGE: $58,078 - $72,015

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Social Service Worker I

Frenchburg, KY

$54,340 - $67,659

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Social Service Worker I

Fulton, KY

$52,689 - $65,604

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Morganfield, KY

$71,474 - $86,811

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Louisville, KY

$72,536 - $88,101

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Social Service Worker I

Jackson, KY

$54,340 - $67,659

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Social Service Worker I

Hyden, KY

$51,452 - $64,063

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Social Service Worker I

Winchester, KY

$54,517 - $67,879

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Social Service Worker I

Jackson, KY

$54,340 - $67,659

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Social Service Worker I

Bowling Green, KY

$53,515 - $66,632

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Social Service Worker I

Lexington, KY

$54,811 - $68,246

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Social Worker Jobs in Kentucky

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where a Social Worker can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Social Worker job salaries in Kentucky. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Social Worker jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Social Worker positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Social Worker salary is higher than other cities in Kentucky. Covington takes first place in this list, followed by Louisville, Owensboro. The Social Worker salary is $70,350 in Covington, which is lower than the national average. There is 0 city's Social Worker salary higher than national average in Kentucky.

The average salary for a Social Worker in Kentucky is $67,689, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Social Worker jobs is Covington, KY, and it is higher than Louisville. Social Worker jobs in Covington can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in Kentucky.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
Covington	$70,350	$5,863	$1,353	$34
Louisville	$68,768	$5,731	$1,322	$33
Owensboro	$67,761	$5,647	$1,303	$33
Lexington	$66,897	$5,575	$1,286	$32
Richmond	$66,250	$5,521	$1,274	$32
Frankfort	$65,746	$5,479	$1,264	$32
Bowling Green	$65,315	$5,443	$1,256	$31
Hopkinsville	$64,739	$5,395	$1,245	$31

What Does a Social Worker Do?

Lack of a centralized council in tie-up with Schools of Social Work also makes a decline in promotion for the scope of social workers as mental health professionals.

Updated October 28, 2021

Although some social workers only need a bachelor’s degree in social work, clinical social workers must have a master’s degree and 2 years of post-master’s experience in a supervised clinical setting.

Updated December 22, 2021

Social workers are professionals who aim to enhance overall well-being and help meet basic and complex needs of communities and people.

Updated December 19, 2021

Healthcare and mental health social workers find employment in hospitals, clinics, and clients' homes.

Updated December 18, 2021

On the other hand, a social worker may focus on research and development for small or large scale programs to help the community, like medicaid.

Updated December 15, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Social Worker Salaries

What is the average of a Social Worker in Kentucky?

The Social Worker salary range is from $60,782 to $74,222, and the average Social Worker salary is $67,689/year in Kentucky. The Social Worker's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Social Worker salary in the United States?

The Social Worker salary in San Jose, CA is $90,276 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Social Worker's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Social Worker.

What is the growth rate of the Social Worker's salary?

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