Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $45,740 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $35,770
90th percentile $63,210
Employed locally 350
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,770
    25th
    $40,340
    50th (median)
    $45,740
    75th
    $51,110
    90th
    $63,210

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $52,250
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $49,750
    Springfield, OH $48,290
    Canton-Massillon, OH $48,030
    Columbus, OH $47,840
    Johnson City, TN $46,830

    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
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,980
    Rehabilitation Counselors$40,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Akron, OH is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.36 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Akron, OH is 23.8% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Akron?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,770 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,340.