Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for social and human service assistants is $20.14 an hour ($41,880 a year). About 1,410 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). It is 12% higher than the Kentucky median ($37,440).
Pay range for social and human service assistants in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.10 | $31,410 |
| 25% of workers | $17.24 | $35,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.14 | $41,880 |
| 75% of workers | $22.97 | $47,780 |
| 90% of workers | $28.20 | $58,650 |
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $41,880 | 1,410 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $37,700 | 660 |
| Paducah | $37,430 | 130 |
| Bowling Green | $37,360 | 230 |
| Elizabethtown | $34,110 | 130 |
| Owensboro | $33,740 | 210 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for social and human service assistants
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 48,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,100 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $72,910 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $50,970 |
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