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

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

Median annual salary $48,340 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $39,880
90th percentile $60,920
Employed locally 240
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,880
    25th
    $48,340
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $56,670
    90th
    $60,920

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 22% 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 Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52,000
    Healthcare Social Workers$58,890
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,260
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Lima, OH is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Lima, OH is 17.5% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,880 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,340.