Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Lexington-Fayette
Compared to Kentucky
Lexington-Fayette Social Workers earn an average of $49,010 or $23.56 per hour which is 12% more than the Kentucky average salary of $43,440.
Average | Lexington-Fayette | Kentucky | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $23.56 | $20.89 | 12.78% |
Annual Salary | $49,010 | $43,440 | 12.82% |
Compared to the U.S.
Lexington-Fayette Social Workers earn an average of $49,010 or $23.56 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
Average | Lexington-Fayette | U.S. | % |
---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $23.56 | $26.39 | -10.72% |
Annual Salary | $49,010 | $54,880 | -10.70% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Lexington-Fayette earns an average annual salary of $52,614 which compares to the Kentucky average annual salary of $43,440. per year.
Cost-of-living in Lexington-Fayette is 7% less than the Kentucky average, which means Lexington-Fayette residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Kentucky average.
Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
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Lexington-Fayette | $49,010 | 93.15% | $52,614 |
Kentucky | $43,440 | 89.78% | $48,385 |
U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Lexington-Fayette, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,100 and $55,700 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $80,420, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,990, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 78 | Under $29,990 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 117 | $29,990 – $36,100 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 195 | $36,100 – $44,260 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 195 | $44,260 – $55,700 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 117 | $44,260 – $80,420 |
10% | 20+ years | 78 | Above $80,420 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $49,010, Lexington-Fayette Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,440), Psychology Teachers ($68,470), School Psychologists ($68,000), Health Care Social Workers ($59,910), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($53,730).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,950).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $86,440 |
Psychology Teachers | $68,470 |
School Psychologists | $68,000 |
Health Care Social Workers | $59,910 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $53,730 |
Social Workers | $49,010 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $46,950 |
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