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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $49,540 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.82
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $73,650
Employed locally 1,000
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $47,700
    50th (median)
    $49,540
    75th
    $59,110
    90th
    $73,650

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 29% 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 Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,490
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,460
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,840
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$54,290
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Dayton, OH is $23.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Dayton, OH is 15.4% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,700.