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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Ohio (2026)
$22.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,654/year ($3,221/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 45th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 26% below the national average. Of the 6,050 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $46,080 a year — though pay ranges from $34,700 for newcomers to $75,610 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,050 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Ohio (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $46,080 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 $38,654 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $46,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,350 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,525 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$551 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,654 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,221 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Ohio?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Ohio is $46,080 per year ($22.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,170 and $57,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $46,080, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $38,654 per year ($3,221 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 6,050 Mental Health & Substance Abuse 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.