Social Workers, All Other pay range in Elizabethtown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,250 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Elizabethtown earn between $57,410 and $109,300.
- $52K10th
- $57K25th
- $100KMedian
- $109K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,080 | $7,423 | $42.83 |
| Median | $100,420 | $8,368 | $48.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,410 | $4,784 | $27.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,300 | $9,108 | $52.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Elizabethtown vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Other social workers in Elizabethtown earn 12% more than the Kentucky average ($79,530) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +40% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $89,080 | $100,420 | $52,180 | $115,250 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $79,530 | $85,160 | $39,530 | $118,540 | 610 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Elizabethtown
On the average salary of $89,080, a single filer in Elizabethtown takes home about $66,761 a year, or $5,563 a month and $2,568 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%).
Is Elizabethtown a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Elizabethtown area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $89,080 buys what about $98,353 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Elizabethtown ($46,810). A typical home costs $253,920, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Kentucky cities
Elizabethtown ranks 3rd of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($95,160).
- Louisville$95,160
- Lexington$92,460
- Elizabethtown$89,080
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Elizabethtown: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Elizabethtown?
$42.83 an hour on average, and $48.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Elizabethtown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Elizabethtown?
About $66,761 a year ($5,563 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,080. Includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%).
Do other social workers earn more in Elizabethtown than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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; area Elizabethtown, KY (21060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.68, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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