Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Louisville/Jefferson County
Compared to Kentucky
Louisville/Jefferson County Social Workers earn an average of $47,170 or $22.68 per hour which is 8% more than the Kentucky average salary of $43,440.
| Average | Louisville/Jefferson County | Kentucky | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.68 | $20.89 | 8.57% |
| Annual Salary | $47,170 | $43,440 | 8.59% |
Compared to the U.S.
Louisville/Jefferson County Social Workers earn an average of $47,170 or $22.68 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Louisville/Jefferson County | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.68 | $26.39 | -14.06% |
| Annual Salary | $47,170 | $54,880 | -14.05% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Louisville/Jefferson County earns an average annual salary of $51,322 which compares to the Kentucky average annual salary of $43,440. 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.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $47,170 | 91.91% | $51,322 |
| Kentucky | $43,440 | 89.78% | $48,385 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Louisville/Jefferson County, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,690 and $50,600 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $74,420, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $32,860, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 140 | Under $32,860 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 210 | $32,860 – $37,690 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 350 | $37,690 – $42,240 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 350 | $42,240 – $50,600 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 210 | $42,240 – $74,420 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 140 | Above $74,420 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $47,170, Louisville/Jefferson County Social Workers tend to earn less than 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), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,200).
| Title | Annual 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 |
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