Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Ohio

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Ohio earn a median salary of $46,051 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.3% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 6,680 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $40,570 to $52,250 depending on location.

$46,051 Avg median salary in Ohio
$52,250 Highest paying metro
$40,570 Lowest paying metro
6,680 Employed in Ohio

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      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Ohio

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Sandusky, OH $52,250 $44,470 $67,770 40
      North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $49,750 $39,260 $60,600 150
      Springfield, OH $48,290 $42,330 $57,460 50
      Canton, OH $48,030 $43,150 $59,810 240
      Columbus, OH $47,840 $43,080 $65,750 1,390
      Toledo, OH $46,210 $41,430 $59,580 290
      Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,200 $41,900 $60,320 1,090
      Akron, OH $45,740 $40,340 $51,110 350
      West Northwestern Ohio $45,560 $42,140 $56,890 200
      Dayton, OH $45,270 $40,250 $59,180 360
      Cleveland, OH $45,240 $36,550 $50,330 1,410
      Youngstown, OH $45,070 $37,560 $56,120 280
      Southern Ohio $43,770 $31,440 $56,350 460
      Eastern Ohio $43,770 $38,580 $49,260 250
      Lima, OH $43,260 $35,300 $58,660 50
      Mansfield, OH $40,570 $34,580 $47,380 70

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