Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,770 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $30,990
90th percentile $71,060
Employed locally 460
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,990
    25th
    $31,440
    50th (median)
    $43,770
    75th
    $56,350
    90th
    $71,060

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,680
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,430
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,410
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,180
    Rehabilitation Counselors$44,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Southern Ohio is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Southern Ohio is 27.1% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,990 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,440.