Social Workers, All Other Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $72,510 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.86
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $122,300
Employed locally 470
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $49,570
    50th (median)
    $72,510
    75th
    $108,220
    90th
    $122,300

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 106% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $91,040
    Johnson City, TN $89,460
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $67,770
    Mansfield, OH $67,250
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $66,080
    Wheeling, WV-OH $65,240

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,510
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,100
    Healthcare Social Workers$68,800
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Cleveland, OH is $34.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.80 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Cleveland, OH is 4.4% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,570.