How much does a community and social service specialist make in Pennsylvania?
$54,770a year
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in Pennsylvania. That is $26.33 an hour or $4,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.33
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,280Median: $54,770Highest 10%: $99,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,280 | $20.81 | |
| 25th | $51,480 | $24.75 | |
| Median | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| 75th | $66,090 | $31.77 | |
| 90th | $99,300 | $47.74 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Harrisburg, PA | $84,070 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $62,290 |
| Erie, PA | $62,270 |
| Allentown, PA | $56,290 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $54,770 |
| York, PA | $53,610 |
| Scranton, PA | $51,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community and social service specialists.
| 16. Colorado | $55,490 |
| 17. Wisconsin | $55,220 |
| 18. North Carolina | $54,820 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $54,770 |
| 20. Minnesota | $54,050 |
| 21. Tennessee | $53,850 |
| 22. Connecticut | $53,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $26.33 ($54,770 a year).
Do community and social service specialists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $54,770 against $56,730 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for community and social service specialist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 19 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays community and social service specialists the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, with a median of $84,070 a year.
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.