Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 280.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $52,280 per year or $25.14 per hour.
  • The percentage of Ohio Health Care Social Workers who work in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #13 in Ohio for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Ohio for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #386 in the nation for salary and #430 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #99 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Ohio

Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $52,280 or $25.14 per hour which is 10% less than the Ohio average salary of $58,120.

AverageSouthern Ohio Nonmetropolitan AreaOhio% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.14$27.94-10.02%
Annual Salary$52,280$58,120-10.05%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $52,280 or $25.14 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageSouthern Ohio Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.14$29.96-16.09%
Annual Salary$52,280$62,310-16.10%
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 Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $59,572 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $58,120. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 12% less than the Ohio average, which means Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $52,280.
  • Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,572.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area$52,28087.76%$59,572
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 Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,240 and $60,180 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 $76,760, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,190, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year28Under $37,190
15%2 – 4 years42$37,190 – $47,240
25%5 – 9 years70$47,240 – $48,680
25%10 – 14 years70$48,680 – $60,180
15%15 – 20 years42$48,680 – $76,760
10%20+ years28Above $76,760
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 $52,280, Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($103,690), Psychology Teachers ($88,190), and School Psychologists ($69,430).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,780), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,080).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$103,690
Psychology Teachers$88,190
School Psychologists$69,430
Health Care Social Workers$52,280
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,080
Social Workers$43,780
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 280.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $52,280 per year or $25.14 per hour in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,572 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($103,690), Psychology Teachers($88,190), School Psychologists($69,430).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Ohio cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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