Social Worker market brief · Columbus, OH
Social Worker Jobs in Columbus, OH
49 social worker openings are live in the Columbus, OH area from 21 employers, led by Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, Buckeye Ranch, and National Youth Advocate Program. The middle half of posted salaries runs $42,973–$58,680 a year (median $49,773), from the 67% of listings that disclose pay.
Data updated Nov 4, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 49
- Live social worker openings currently tracked in the Columbus market.
Companies hiring
- 21
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $49,773
- 67% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Level coverage is 14%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
49
Hiring employers
21
Salary coverage
67%
Median experience
1.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
36
11 companies · $48,942 median
Established employers
7
5 companies
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$42,973
P50
$49,773
P75
$58,680
P90
$67,454
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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- Open live social worker listings in Columbus
- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
- Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare social worker opportunities in Columbus, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 49 live roles tracked in this market.
- 21 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Social Worker in Columbus
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
49 social worker openings across 21 employers establish the current Columbus opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health is one of the most active visible employers, with 11 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 21 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 49 matches
Representative openings
Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data.
More social worker openings in Columbus
- Clinical Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Neuromuscular and Neurology · Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Licensed Counselor or Social Worker - $3k sign-on! · Integrated Services for Behavioral Health
- Medical Social Worker · Guardian Angel Home Care Inc.
- Care Companion/ Social Worker · Carease Health - OH
- Clinical Medical Social Worker MSW NE - CSCC Social Work PCC Westside · Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Social Worker, Housing Specialist · Concord Counseling Services
- Assessment Counselor/Social Worker - $2,500 Bonus · Buckeye Ranch
- Day Treatment Counselor/Social Worker - $2,500 Bonus · Buckeye Ranch
- Medical Social Worker (LSW) - CO · Ohio State University Physicians
- Medical Social Worker (LSW) - CO · Ohio State University Physicians
- Residential Counselor/Social Worker - $2,500 Bonus · Buckeye Ranch
- Functional Family Counselor/Social Worker - $3,500 Bonus · Buckeye Ranch
- Integrated Co-Occurring Counselor/Social Worker - $3,500 Bonus · Buckeye Ranch
- Social Worker MCE | Care Management Specialist · MDAEdge
- Social Worker · MDAEdge
- Social Worker I- $27-$30 an hour · Acadia Healthcare
Social Worker jobs in Columbus: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many social worker jobs are open in Columbus?
Metaintro tracks 49 live social worker openings from 21 employers in the Columbus, OH area over the last 30 days.
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What do social worker jobs in Columbus pay?
The median posted salary is $49,773 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $42,973 to $58,680. Based on the 67% of current listings that disclose pay.
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Which companies are hiring for social worker jobs in Columbus?
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, Buckeye Ranch, National Youth Advocate Program, and Acadia Healthcare have the most open social worker roles here right now, out of 21 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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Related roles
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Level views
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