SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — Columbus
Columbus, OH · 8 metro areas compared
In Columbus, OH the median wage is $59,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Columbus, OH the median wage is $59,690. That is 17.0% lower than the national median of $71,900. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $48,070 and $74,400. The lowest tenth earn under $39,530, while the highest tenth earn more than $95,560.
Employment stands at 750, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Mansfield leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $69,560. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 341st of 611 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,530 | −45.0% |
| 25th | $48,070 | −33.1% |
| Median (50th) | $59,690 | −17.0% |
| 75th | $74,400 | +3.5% |
| 90th | $95,560 | +32.9% |
| Mean | $62,020 | −13.7% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mansfield | $69,560 | 90 | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $68,100 | 540 | |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $65,770 | 470 | |
| 4 | Dayton | $64,630 | 260 | |
| 5 | Akron | $61,170 | 160 | |
| 6 | Toledo | $59,090 | 210 | |
| 7 | Youngstown | $56,200 | 110 | |
| 8 | Canton | $48,410 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Columbus run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $59,690 goes as far as $64,321 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,321US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,690 a year, 17.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,530 to $95,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 750 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mansfield, at $69,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Columbus, OH?
The median annual wage is $59,690, or $28.70 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 $71,900, so pay in Columbus, OH is 17.0% 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 Columbus, OH earns more than $95,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,530 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 Mansfield, at $69,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 750 jobs in this occupation in Columbus, 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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