Kentucky Median
$59,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $59,550
State Rank
#26 of 51
8,470 employed here
How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in Kentucky?
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Kentucky take home a median of $59,100 annually — roughly $28.41 an hour — which runs 1% below the national median of $59,550.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $39,210 while the top 10% make $78,660 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,230 and $67,260 a year.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,210 | $18.85 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,230 | $22.23 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $59,100 | $28.41 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $67,260 | $32.34 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $78,660 | $37.82 |
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How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories for Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in other states
Connecticut $78,970Maryland $76,390New Jersey $76,280Massachusetts $75,570Washington $74,480District of Columbia $73,550New Hampshire $71,010Rhode Island $69,870Hawaii $68,270Minnesota $67,450Vermont $67,340California $65,200New York $65,100North Dakota $64,560Oregon $64,130Colorado $63,720Maine $63,290Illinois $63,220Alaska $62,630Virginia $61,330Nevada $61,080Idaho $59,840North Carolina $59,610Wisconsin $59,280Michigan $59,270Louisiana $56,800Montana $56,780Florida $56,550Wyoming $56,420Tennessee $56,310New Mexico $56,160Texas $55,680Kansas $54,300Iowa $52,250West Virginia $52,220Utah $52,000South Carolina $51,800Ohio $51,520South Dakota $51,100Pennsylvania $50,820Indiana $50,470Arizona $50,150Delaware $48,520Missouri $48,520Nebraska $47,770Georgia $47,510Alabama $46,660Mississippi $46,530Oklahoma $43,950Arkansas $43,330
Working as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Kentucky
Nationally, about 393,000 people work as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($59,100) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in Kentucky?
The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Kentucky is $59,100 per year, or about $28.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,210 at the entry level to $78,660 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Child, Family, and School Social Workers about 1% less than the national median of $59,550. Kentucky ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Child, Family, and School Social Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $59,100 a year. About 8,470 Child, Family, and School Social Workers are employed in Kentucky. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.