How much does a social worker make in Cleveland?
$68,100a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $32.74 an hour or $5,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.74
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,900Median: $68,100Highest 10%: $124,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,900 | $19.66 | |
| 25th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| Median | $68,100 | $32.74 | |
| 75th | $106,900 | $51.40 | |
| 90th | $124,400 | $59.80 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Huntington, WV | $78,750 |
| Mansfield, OH | $69,560 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $65,770 |
| Dayton, OH | $64,630 |
| Akron, OH | $61,170 |
| Columbus, OH | $59,690 |
| Toledo, OH | $59,090 |
| Youngstown, OH | $56,200 |
| Canton, OH | $48,410 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $72,620 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,230 |
| Educational | $61,620 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $61,120 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,630 |
| Clergy | $59,210 |
| Child | $57,860 |
| Counselor | $52,140 |
| Community Health Worker | $48,260 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $45,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $32.74 ($68,100 a year).
Do social workers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $68,100 against $71,900 nationally, 5% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,780, so Cleveland pays 14% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for social worker pay?
122 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.