Social and Human Service Assistants salary
in East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $25,870–$39,990
- vs U.S. median
- -23%
- Metro rank
- #341 of 357
Social and Human Service Assistants in the East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $35,270 a year, based on BLS estimates for 540 jobs (May 2025). That is 23% below the U.S. median of $45,930 and 6% below the KY statewide median of $37,440. It ranks #341 of 357 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE540 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Social and Human Service Assistants pay in other KY metros
7 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $43,460 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $41,880 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $37,700 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,540 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,360 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,380 |
| Owensboro, KY | $33,740 |
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What is the average Social and Human Service Assistants salary in East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $35,270 a year (May 2025). Half of the 540 jobs pay between $25,870 and $39,990. The 10th percentile is $25,720 and the 90th is $49,580.
Is East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Social and Human Service Assistants?
That is 23% below the U.S. median of $45,930 and 6% below the KY statewide median of $37,440. It ranks #341 of 357 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make an hour in East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
About $16.96 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $35,270 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $12.44–$19.23 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.