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

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

Median annual salary $52,250 -13% vs national
Median hourly $25.12
10th percentile $32,610
90th percentile $75,020
Employed locally 40
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,610
    25th
    $44,470
    50th (median)
    $52,250
    75th
    $67,770
    90th
    $75,020

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 26% 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
    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
    Ohio $46,330

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,720
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,400
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,120
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Sandusky, OH is $25.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Sandusky, OH is 13% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,610 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,470.