Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $61,980 -9% vs national
Median hourly $29.80
10th percentile $45,820
90th percentile $76,750
Employed locally 420
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,820
    25th
    $49,800
    50th (median)
    $61,980
    75th
    $73,690
    90th
    $76,750

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 87% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $70,390
    Cleveland, OH $68,800
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $66,670
    Ohio $64,750
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,330
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $63,000

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,340
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,520
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,720
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,860
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,740
    Rehabilitation Counselors $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Akron, OH is $29.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.21 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Akron, OH is 9% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Akron?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,820 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,800.