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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $45,070 -25% vs national
Median hourly $21.67
10th percentile $34,370
90th percentile $73,040
Employed locally 280
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,370
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $45,070
    75th
    $56,120
    90th
    $73,040

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 81% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 19% 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 Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52,980
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,060
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,150
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,990
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,000
    Rehabilitation Counselors$38,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Youngstown, OH is $21.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Youngstown, OH is 25% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,370 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.