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

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

Median annual salary $45,270 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.77
10th percentile $36,110
90th percentile $76,320
Employed locally 360
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,110
    25th
    $40,250
    50th (median)
    $45,270
    75th
    $59,180
    90th
    $76,320

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 35% 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 Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,490
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,540
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,460
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,840
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$54,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Dayton, OH is $21.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Dayton, OH is 24.6% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,110 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,250.