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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $59,000 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.37
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $76,900
Employed locally 2,920
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $48,040
    50th (median)
    $59,000
    75th
    $63,740
    90th
    $76,900

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 86% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 14% 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
    Springfield, OH $58,040
    Columbus, OH $57,450
    Toledo, OH $56,260
    Johnson City, TN $56,190
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $52,280
    Ohio $50,580

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,710
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,510
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,100
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,800
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,240
    Rehabilitation Counselors $55,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Cleveland, OH is $28.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.7% above 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,040.