Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Kentucky

Median Salary

$42,570

per year

Hourly Rate

$20.46

per hour

Employment

1,360

in Kentucky

vs. National Avg

-29.4%

National: $60,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,280, Kentucky pays 29.4% LESS for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$48,102

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.5

12% below national avg

Rent/Income

27%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

10th

$33,880

25th

$37,230

Median

$42,570

75th

$48,780

90th

$63,960

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).