SOC 21-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — Springfield
Springfield, OH · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Springfield, OH is $45,120 a year, 25.1% under the national median of $60,280 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Springfield, OH is $45,120 a year, 25.1% under the national median of $60,280 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $42,040 and $57,210. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,890 and the ninetieth at $63,530.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Sandusky leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $57,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 126th of 205 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,890 | −38.8% |
| 25th | $42,040 | −30.3% |
| Median (50th) | $45,120 | −25.1% |
| 75th | $57,210 | −5.1% |
| 90th | $63,530 | +5.4% |
| Mean | $48,920 | −18.8% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $45,120 goes as far as $48,621 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,621US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,120 a year, 25.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,890 to $63,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sandusky, at $57,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Springfield, OH?
The median annual wage is $45,120, or $21.69 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,280, so pay in Springfield, OH is 25.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Springfield, OH earns more than $63,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,890 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sandusky, at $57,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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