Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Ohio

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers average salary by city in Ohio

Sandusky$59,930
Columbus$59,540
Lima$57,590
Canton$56,150
Toledo$52,600
Akron$52,290
Dayton$49,310
Springfield$48,920
Cincinnati$48,900
Mansfield$48,260
Youngstown$46,720
Cleveland$45,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sandusky	$59,930	$57,470	$41,920	$48,379	89
Columbus	$59,540	$47,820	$40,260	$47,337	95
Lima	$57,590	$47,910	$36,910	$46,448	90
Canton	$56,150	$49,700	$47,010	$44,791	89
Toledo	$52,600	$46,600	$42,050	$42,125	91
Akron	$52,290	$46,760	$38,980	$41,892	93
Dayton	$49,310	$44,100	$38,580	$39,654	93
Springfield	$48,920	$45,120	$42,040	$39,410	90
Cincinnati	$48,900	$45,390	$38,170	$39,688	95
Mansfield	$48,260	$43,980	$37,130	$38,986	89
Youngstown	$46,720	$43,640	$36,980	$37,592	87
Cleveland	$45,920	$45,390	$37,020	$37,108	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Sandusky's local income tax (1.25%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in other states

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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