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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$51,720
- Louisville$49,890
- Elizabethtown$44,700
- Bowling Green$44,230
- Owensboro$39,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $51,720 | $46,860 | $42,040 | $40,622 | 93 |
| Louisville | $49,890 | $45,930 | $39,370 | $39,540 | 93 |
| Elizabethtown | $44,700 | $42,860 | $37,090 | $35,778 | 91 |
| Bowling Green | $44,230 | $41,860 | $38,180 | $35,404 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $39,130 | $37,490 | $33,520 | $31,672 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 21-1023.
- 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.
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