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Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$95,160
- Lexington$92,460
- Elizabethtown$89,080
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $95,160 | $105,370 | $82,410 | $70,469 | 93 |
| Lexington | $92,460 | $102,070 | $72,170 | $68,214 | 93 |
| Elizabethtown | $89,080 | $100,420 | $57,410 | $66,761 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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