Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 280.
  • Social Workers in Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $43,600 per year or $20.96 per hour.
  • The percentage of Ohio Social Workers who work in Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #13 in Ohio for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Ohio for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #407 in the nation for salary and #429 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #238 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Ohio

Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,600 or $20.96 per hour which is 9% less than the Ohio average salary of $48,200.

AverageEastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan AreaOhio% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.96$23.17-9.54%
Annual Salary$43,600$48,200-9.54%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,600 or $20.96 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageEastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.96$26.39-20.58%
Annual Salary$43,600$54,880-20.55%
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, Social Workers in Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $49,681 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $48,200. per year.

Cost-of-living in Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 12% less than the Ohio average, which means Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.

  • Ohio average salary is $48,200.
  • Ohio cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,568.
  • Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $43,600.
  • Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,681.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area$43,60087.76%$49,681
Ohio$48,20091.69%$52,568
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,300 and $47,320 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,040, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,880, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year28Under $29,880
15%2 – 4 years42$29,880 – $37,300
25%5 – 9 years70$37,300 – $46,420
25%10 – 14 years70$46,420 – $47,320
15%15 – 20 years42$46,420 – $60,040
10%20+ years28Above $60,040
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 $43,600, Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($118,000), School Psychologists ($68,160), Health Care Social Workers ($54,920), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,770).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$118,000
School Psychologists$68,160
Health Care Social Workers$54,920
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,770
Social Workers$43,600
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 280.

Social Workers earn an average of $43,600 per year or $20.96 per hour in Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $49,681 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($118,000), School Psychologists($68,160), Health Care Social Workers($54,920).


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