2023 Salary Report for Social Workers in Ohio

Salary Report for Ohio Social Workers

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Compare Ohio to U.S.

Ohio Social Workers earn an average of $48,200 which is 12% less than the national average salary of $54,880.

Type	Ohio	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$23.17	$26.39	-12.20%
Average Annual Salary	$48,200	$54,880	-12.17%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Ohio, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,920 and $49,800 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $62,570, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,410, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	1,078	Under $36,410
15%	2 – 4 years	1,617	$36,410 – $37,920
25%	5 – 9 years	2,695	$37,920 – $47,740
25%	10 – 14 years	2,695	$47,740 – $49,800
15%	15 – 20 years	1,617	$47,740 – $62,570
10%	20+ years	1,078	Above $62,570

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Ohio psychologists earn about $52,568 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $54,880.

Cost-of-living in Ohio is 8% less than the national average, which means Ohio residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $48,200, Ohio Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($105,460), Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($102,090), Forensic Psychologists ($96,970), Psychology Teachers ($90,000), School Psychologists ($74,200), Health Care Social Workers ($58,120), Marriage and Family Therapists ($54,600), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,110).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$105,460
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	$102,090
Forensic Psychologists	$96,970
Psychology Teachers	$90,000
School Psychologists	$74,200
Health Care Social Workers	$58,120
Marriage and Family Therapists	$54,600
Substance Abuse Counselors	$51,110
Social Workers	$48,200

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Ohio the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (11,960), Substance Abuse Counselors (11,140) and Health Care Social Workers (7,780).

The three professions in Ohio needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (20.8%), Marriage and Family Therapists (12.5%) and Social Workers (11.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	10,760	11,960	11.2%	1,160
Substance Abuse Counselors	9,220	11,140	20.8%	1,130
Health Care Social Workers	7,120	7,780	9.3%	750
Forensic Psychologists	1,470	1,480	0.7%	100
Psychology Teachers	1,340	1,400	4.5%	130
Marriage and Family Therapists	240	270	12.5%	30
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	200	220	10%	20

Salaries Ranked by Ohio Cities

The average salary for Social Workers in Ohio is $48,200. The top cities that pay Social Workers the most are Cleveland-Elyria ($51,290), Akron ($50,070) and Toledo ($49,660).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Dayton ($55,925), Cleveland-Elyria ($55,151) and Toledo ($54,631).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Social Workers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Cleveland-Elyria	$51,290	$55,151	$3,861
Akron	$50,070	$53,862	$3,792
Toledo	$49,660	$54,631	$4,971
Dayton	$49,080	$55,925	$6,845
Columbus	$48,670	$51,650	$2,980
Springfield	$47,900	$53,472	$5,572
Cincinnati	$46,380	$49,615	$3,235
Canton-Massillon	$45,490	$51,442	$5,952
West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area	$44,650	$50,877	$6,227
Lima	$44,480	$50,006	$5,526
Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area	$43,780	$49,886	$6,106
North Northeastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area	$43,780	$49,886	$6,106
Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area	$43,600	$49,681	$6,081
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman	$43,470	$49,629	$6,159

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