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Murray Vs. Kentucky Social Work Employment

Murray	680
Kentucky	11,020

Of the 11,020 social workers employed in Kentucky, 680 work in Murray. There has been a 467% growth in the number of social workers in Murray between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of social workers in Murray has increased, overall employment in Murray has also increased.

Murray Vs. Kentucky Social Work employment growth

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
3,350	10,660	10,600	10,840	11,020
120	740	760	No data	680

Grey: Kentucky
Dark Yellow: Murray

Social Work VS. All professions salaries in Murray

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$33,440	$35,983	$38,110	No data	$45,360
$30,690	$31,960	$33,520	No data	$35,540

Light Blue: Social Work in Murray
Dark Yellow: All Professions in Murray

As the number of social workers in Murray has grown, salaries for social workers have also increased. In 2010 Murray social workers earned an average yearly salary of $45,360. Social workers in Murray made a yearly average salary of $33,440, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Murray.

Salary percentiles for Social workers in Murray

10th percentile	$31,967
25th percentile	$36,967
50th percentile	$46,003
75th percentile	$52,033
90th percentile	$60,453

Social workers in Murray make a median yearly salary of $46,003. The 10% of social workers in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $31,967 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $60,453 per year.

Average Salaries for Social workers and related professions in Murray

Human Resources	$35,100
Human Services	$39,325
Social Work	$45,360
Public Health	$50,370
Public Administration	$79,545

Social worker salaries in Murray are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Social Work schools in Murray

Many of Murray's social workers are graduates of the only accredited social work school in the city.

Social Work Programs Offered In Murray

associate	0
bachelor	1
master	1
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	2

Murray's social work schools offer 2 social work degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Social Work Degrees In Murray

associate	0
bachelor	41
master	34
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	75

Approximately 75 students graduated from social work courses in 2010.

Social Work Faculty Salaries in Murray, Kentucky

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