Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Ohio

Local pay for mental health and substance abuse social workers in Ohio, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 21-1023

$46,080

median pay, Ohio

6,050

employed in Ohio

-23.6%

vs U.S. median

+9.7%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What mental health and substance abuse social workers earn in Ohio

Ohio · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of mental health and substance abuse social workers in Ohio earn between $38,170 and $57,960 a year; the U.S. median is $60,280.

$34,700

P10

$38,170

P25

$46,080

MEDIAN

$57,960

P75

$75,610

P90

Pay by metro in Ohio

$57,470

$49,700

$47,910

$47,820

$46,760

$46,600

$45,390

$45,390

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