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

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

Median annual salary $43,260 -28% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $33,480
90th percentile $82,950
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,480
    25th
    $35,300
    50th (median)
    $43,260
    75th
    $58,660
    90th
    $82,950

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 30% 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 Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,340
    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
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $60,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Lima, OH is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Lima, OH is 28% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,480 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,300.