Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Ohio
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Ohio earn a median of $46,080 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,050
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,700; the top 10% earn over $75,610. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
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- Rehabilitation Counselors$42,620 median in Ohio
- School Psychologists$91,010 median in Ohio
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Ohio
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Ohio?
The median is $46,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,700 and the top 10% earn over $75,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−24% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.