SOC 21-1093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social and Human Service Assistants — Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown, KY · 5 metro areas compared
At $34,110, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Social and Human Service Assistants, 25.7% beneath the national figure of $45,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,110, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Social and Human Service Assistants, 25.7% beneath the national figure of $45,930. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,850 and $39,320. The lowest tenth earn under $29,060, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,630.
Employment stands at 130, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Louisville/Jefferson County leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $41,880. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 183rd of 212 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,060 | −36.7% |
| 25th | $30,850 | −32.8% |
| Median (50th) | $34,110 | −25.7% |
| 75th | $39,320 | −14.4% |
| 90th | $47,630 | +3.7% |
| Mean | $36,380 | −20.8% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $41,880 | 1,410 | |
| 2 | Lexington | $37,700 | 660 | |
| 3 | Paducah | $37,430 | 130 | |
| 4 | Bowling Green | $37,360 | 230 | |
| 5 | Owensboro | $33,740 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Elizabethtown run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $34,110 goes as far as $37,816 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,816US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,110 a year, 25.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,060 to $47,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Louisville/Jefferson County, at $41,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Elizabethtown, KY?
The median annual wage is $34,110, or $16.40 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,930, so pay in Elizabethtown, KY is 25.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Elizabethtown, KY earns more than $47,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,060 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Louisville/Jefferson County, at $41,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Elizabethtown, KY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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