Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Kentucky
Social and Human Service Assistants in Kentucky earn a median of $37,440 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,440
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,670
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,540; the top 10% earn over $55,530. Nationally the range is $34,200 to $63,290.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,100 median in Kentucky
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,350 median in Kentucky
- Patient Representatives$49,410 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Rehabilitation Counselors$58,540 median in Kentucky
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$59,610 median in Kentucky
- Healthcare Social Workers$64,080 median in Kentucky
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Kentucky
How much do social and human service assistants make in Kentucky?
The median is $37,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,540 and the top 10% earn over $55,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for social and human service assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−18% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.