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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Ohio (2026)
$30.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,258/year ($4,355/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 31st of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 8,930 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $63,610 a year — though pay ranges from $45,150 for newcomers to $84,050 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,930 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Ohio (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $63,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,258 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $63,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,453 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,866 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,033 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,258 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,355 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Ohio?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Ohio is $63,610 per year ($30.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,270 and $76,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $63,610, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $52,258 per year ($4,355 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 8,930 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.