SOC 25-1113 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary — Ohio
Ohio · 4 metro areas compared
In Ohio the median wage is $60,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Ohio the median wage is $60,930. That is 21.5% lower than the national median of $77,570. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $50,990 and $79,490. The lowest tenth earn under $22,260, while the highest tenth earn more than $100,950.
Employment stands at 670, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 43 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 38th by median wage. Toledo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,390. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 352nd of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,260 | −71.3% |
| 25th | $50,990 | −34.3% |
| Median (50th) | $60,930 | −21.5% |
| 75th | $79,490 | +2.5% |
| 90th | $100,950 | +30.1% |
| Mean | $66,840 | −13.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | $62,390 | 60 | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $60,900 | 40 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $59,610 | 170 | |
| 4 | Cincinnati | $51,870 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $60,930 goes as far as $65,657 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,657US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,930 a year, 21.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,260 to $100,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 38th of 43 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Toledo, at $62,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $60,930, 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 $77,570, so pay in Ohio is 21.5% 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 Ohio earns more than $100,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,260 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 Toledo, at $62,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 670 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. 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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