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Social Worker Salary in Ohio (2026)
$24.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,876/year ($3,573/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,050 Social Worker jobs in Ohio (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Social Worker salary of $51,520 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 $42,876 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $51,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,002 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,941 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$700 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,876 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,573 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Ohio?
- The median Social Worker salary in Ohio is $51,520 per year ($24.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,310 and $61,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $51,520, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $42,876 per year ($3,573 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 16,050 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.