Average Social Worker Salary in Ohio

Social Services · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Social Worker in Ohio earns $56,300 per year, which is below the national average of $58,380. This translates to approximately $27.07 per hour, $2,165 biweekly, or $4,692 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Ohio is 12% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$42,200	$20.29
Average (50th)	$56,300	$27.07
Experienced (75th)	$64,700	$31.13
Top Earners (90th)	$73,200	$35.19

Social Worker Salary by City in Ohio

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Columbus	$60,800	$5,067/mo
Cleveland	$57,400	$4,783/mo
Cincinnati	$55,200	$4,600/mo
Dayton	$53,500	$4,458/mo
Toledo	$52,400	$4,367/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Social Services
Typical Education	Bachelor's/Master's
Job Growth (2022-2032)	7% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-3.75% (progressive)
State Minimum Wage	$10.45/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.88 (-12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Ohio

Major employers hiring Social Workers in Ohio include Cleveland Clinic, Procter & Gamble, Cardinal Health, Nationwide, and Progressive. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for social services professionals.

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