Social Worker Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median social worker in the Cincinnati area earns $55,080 a year ($26.48 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($59,550) and 7% above the Ohio median ($51,520). Half of the 2,580 social workers there earn between $47,510 and $62,870.
Median $55,080
10th: $40,34090th: $76,080
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,340 | $39,810 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $47,510 | $47,310 | $48,270 |
| Median | $55,080 | $51,520 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $62,870 | $61,160 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $76,080 | $75,850 | $95,530 |
| Average | $56,760 | $55,750 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 2,580 | 16,050 | 392,550 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 42nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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- Columbus, OH: $58,460
- Cleveland, OH: $57,860
- San Jose, CA: $87,600
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.