Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $48,890 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $39,440
90th percentile $60,510
Employed locally 530
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,440
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $48,890
    75th
    $58,030
    90th
    $60,510

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $59,000
    Springfield, OH $58,040
    Columbus, OH $57,450
    Toledo, OH $56,260
    Johnson City, TN $56,190
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $52,280

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,340
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,290
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,010
    Rehabilitation Counselors $39,620
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,030
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Canton?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Canton, OH is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.10 or more per hour.

    Is Canton above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Canton, OH is 16.5% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Canton?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,440 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.