Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Louisville/Jefferson County is 630.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Louisville/Jefferson County earn an average of $58,080 per year or $27.92 per hour.
  • The percentage of Kentucky Health Care Social Workers who work in Louisville/Jefferson County is 38%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Louisville/Jefferson County is less than 1%.

Rankings for Louisville/Jefferson County

  • Ranks #2 in Kentucky for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Kentucky for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #211 in the nation for salary and #281 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #56 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Kentucky

Louisville/Jefferson County Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,080 or $27.92 per hour which is 4% more than the Kentucky average salary of $55,540.

AverageLouisville/Jefferson CountyKentucky% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.92$26.704.57%
Annual Salary$58,080$55,5404.57%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Louisville/Jefferson County Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,080 or $27.92 per hour which is 6% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageLouisville/Jefferson CountyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.92$29.96-6.81%
Annual Salary$58,080$62,310-6.79%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Louisville/Jefferson County earns an average annual salary of $63,192 which compares to the Kentucky average annual salary of $55,540. per year.

Cost-of-living in Louisville/Jefferson County is 8% less than the Kentucky average, which means Louisville/Jefferson County residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Kentucky average.

  • Kentucky average salary is $55,540.
  • Kentucky cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,862.
  • Louisville/Jefferson County average salary is $58,080.
  • Louisville/Jefferson County cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,192.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Louisville/Jefferson County$58,08091.91%$63,192
Kentucky$55,54089.78%$61,862
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Louisville/Jefferson County, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $48,650 and $63,550 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $77,860, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $38,990, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year63Under $38,990
15%2 – 4 years94$38,990 – $48,650
25%5 – 9 years158$48,650 – $61,420
25%10 – 14 years158$61,420 – $63,550
15%15 – 20 years94$61,420 – $77,860
10%20+ years63Above $77,860
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $58,080, Louisville/Jefferson County Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($105,360), Forensic Psychologists ($101,850), School Psychologists ($82,150), and Psychology Teachers ($64,820).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,170), Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,200), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($52,890).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$105,360
Forensic Psychologists$101,850
School Psychologists$82,150
Psychology Teachers$64,820
Health Care Social Workers$58,080
Marriage and Family Therapists$52,890
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,200
Social Workers$47,170
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Louisville/Jefferson County Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Louisville/Jefferson County is 630.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,080 per year or $27.92 per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Louisville/Jefferson County Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $63,192 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Louisville/Jefferson County are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($105,360), Forensic Psychologists($101,850), School Psychologists($82,150).


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