Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Canton, OH

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

Median annual salary $61,160 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.40
10th percentile $37,880
90th percentile $77,040
Employed locally 220
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,880
    25th
    $48,180
    50th (median)
    $61,160
    75th
    $72,430
    90th
    $77,040

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 93% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 7% 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 Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,890
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Canton, OH is $29.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Canton, OH is 10.2% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,880 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,180.