Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$51,520
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.77
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $59,550
State Rank
#39 of 51
16,050 employed here

How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in Ohio?

Child, Family, and School Social Workers working in Ohio earn a median salary of $51,520 per year, or about $24.77 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $59,550 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $39,810 while the top 10% make $75,850 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,310 and $61,160 a year.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,810$19.14
25th percentile (early career)$47,310$22.75
50th percentile (median)$51,520$24.77
75th percentile (experienced)$61,160$29.40
90th percentile (top earners)$75,850$36.47

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 39th out of 51 states and territories for Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Connecticut$78,970
2Maryland$76,390
3New Jersey$76,280
4Massachusetts$75,570
5Washington$74,480

Working as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Ohio

Nationally, about 393,000 people work as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($51,520) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in Ohio?
The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Ohio is $51,520 per year, or about $24.77 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,810 at the entry level to $75,850 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Child, Family, and School Social Workers about 13% less than the national median of $59,550. Ohio ranks 39th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Child, Family, and School Social Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $51,520 a year. About 16,050 Child, Family, and School Social Workers are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.