Social Workers, All Other pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,540 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Lexington earn between $72,170 and $111,950.
- $43K10th
- $72K25th
- $102KMedian
- $112K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,460 | $7,705 | $44.45 |
| Median | $102,070 | $8,506 | $49.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,170 | $6,014 | $34.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $111,950 | $9,329 | $53.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Other social workers in Lexington earn 16% more than the Kentucky average ($79,530) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +42% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $92,460 | $102,070 | $43,130 | $118,540 | 120 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $92,460, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $68,214 a year, or $5,685 a month and $2,624 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $92,460 buys what about $99,538 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 2nd 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 Lexington: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Lexington?
$44.45 an hour on average, and $49.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Lexington?
About $68,214 a year ($5,685 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,460. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do other social workers earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). 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 Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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