Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Akron is 340.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Akron earn an average of $57,510 per year or $27.65 per hour.
  • The percentage of Ohio Health Care Social Workers who work in Akron is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Akron is less than 1%.

Rankings for Akron

  • Ranks #6 in Ohio for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Ohio for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #227 in the nation for salary and #236 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #85 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Ohio

Akron Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,510 or $27.65 per hour which is 1% less than the Ohio average salary of $58,120.

AverageAkronOhio% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.65$27.94-1.04%
Annual Salary$57,510$58,120-1.05%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Akron Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,510 or $27.65 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageAkronU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.65$29.96-7.71%
Annual Salary$57,510$62,310-7.70%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Akron earns an average annual salary of $61,865 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $58,120. per year.

Cost-of-living in Akron is 7% less than the Ohio average, which means Akron residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.

  • Ohio average salary is $58,120.
  • Ohio cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,388.
  • Akron average salary is $57,510.
  • Akron cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,865.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Akron$57,51092.96%$61,865
Ohio$58,12091.69%$63,388
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Akron, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $48,360 and $61,330 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $76,210, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $45,990, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year34Under $45,990
15%2 – 4 years51$45,990 – $48,360
25%5 – 9 years85$48,360 – $60,110
25%10 – 14 years85$60,110 – $61,330
15%15 – 20 years51$60,110 – $76,210
10%20+ years34Above $76,210
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $57,510, Akron Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($88,980), and School Psychologists ($65,180).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,070), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,770).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88,980
School Psychologists$65,180
Health Care Social Workers$57,510
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,770
Social Workers$50,070
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Akron Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Akron is 340.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,510 per year or $27.65 per hour in Akron.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Akron Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,865 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Akron are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($88,980), School Psychologists($65,180), Health Care Social Workers($57,510).


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Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data