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Social Services Assistant Salary in Ohio (2026)

$38,390 /year median

$18.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,687/year ($2,724/month) for a single filer

Social Services Assistant pay range in Ohio

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $30,250 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $35,090 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $38,390 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $46,760 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $52,570 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 10,970 Social Services Assistant jobs in Ohio (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).

Gross vs. take-home in Ohio

A median Social Services Assistant salary of $38,390 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 $32,687 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.

Gross (median)$38,390
Federal income tax−$2,427
Social Security + Medicare−$2,937
Ohio state income tax−$339
Take-home (annual)$32,687
Take-home (monthly)$2,724

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Social Services Assistant make in Ohio?
The median Social Services Assistant salary in Ohio is $38,390 per year ($18.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,090 and $46,760.
What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in Ohio?
On the median salary of $38,390, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $32,687 per year ($2,724 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in Ohio?
BLS counts 10,970 Social Services Assistant 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.