Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$60,930
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-21% vs US median
US median $77,570
State Rank
#38 of 43
670 employed here

How much does a Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary make in Ohio?

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Ohio take home a median of $60,930 annually — roughly $29.29 an hour — which runs 21% below the national median of $77,570.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $22,260 while the top 10% make $100,950 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,990 and $79,490 a year.

Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$22,260$10.70
25th percentile (early career)$50,990$24.51
50th percentile (median)$60,930$29.29
75th percentile (experienced)$79,490$38.22
90th percentile (top earners)$100,950$48.53

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 38th out of 43 states and territories for Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$133,340
2Kansas$108,610
3Delaware$100,550
4South Carolina$100,400
5New York$98,700

Working as a Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary in Ohio

Nationally, about 13,000 people work as Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($60,930) 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 does a Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary make in Ohio?
The median Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary salary in Ohio is $60,930 per year, or about $29.29 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $22,260 at the entry level to $100,950 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary about 21% less than the national median of $77,570. Ohio ranks 38th out of 43 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $60,930 a year. About 670 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 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.