Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 380.
  • Social Workers in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $44,650 per year or $21.47 per hour.
  • The percentage of Ohio Social Workers who work in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #9 in Ohio for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in Ohio for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #367 in the nation for salary and #428 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #183 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Ohio

West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $44,650 or $21.47 per hour which is 7% less than the Ohio average salary of $48,200.

AverageWest Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan AreaOhio% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.47$23.17-7.34%
Annual Salary$44,650$48,200-7.37%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $44,650 or $21.47 per hour which is 18% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageWest Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.47$26.39-18.64%
Annual Salary$44,650$54,880-18.64%
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 West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $50,877 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $48,200. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 12% less than the Ohio average, which means West Northwestern 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.
  • West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $44,650.
  • West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,877.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area$44,65087.76%$50,877
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 West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,480 and $47,760 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 $36,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year38Under $36,750
15%2 – 4 years57$36,750 – $37,480
25%5 – 9 years95$37,480 – $46,870
25%10 – 14 years95$46,870 – $47,760
15%15 – 20 years57$46,870 – $60,040
10%20+ years38Above $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 $44,650, West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($72,200), Health Care Social Workers ($53,880), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,270).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$72,200
Health Care Social Workers$53,880
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,270
Social Workers$44,650
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 380.

Social Workers earn an average of $44,650 per year or $21.47 per hour in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $50,877 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($72,200), Health Care Social Workers($53,880), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,270).


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