How much does a healthcare social worker make in Pennsylvania?
$61,900a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Pennsylvania. That is $29.76 an hour or $5,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.76
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,770Median: $61,900Highest 10%: $83,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,770 | $22.49 | |
| 25th | $57,200 | $27.50 | |
| Median | $61,900 | $29.76 | |
| 75th | $76,040 | $36.56 | |
| 90th | $83,220 | $40.01 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $65,990 |
| Reading, PA | $64,490 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,390 |
| Johnstown, PA | $63,800 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $62,840 |
| York, PA | $62,690 |
| State College, PA | $62,380 |
| Lancaster, PA | $62,300 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,590 |
| Williamsport, PA | $60,970 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,430 |
| Erie, PA | $60,390 |
| Altoona, PA | $59,970 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $58,580 |
| Lebanon, PA | $58,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 38. Wyoming | $62,260 |
| 39. Mississippi | $62,250 |
| 40. Alaska | $62,000 |
| 41. Pennsylvania | $61,900 |
| 42. Tennessee | $61,240 |
| 43. Louisiana | $61,080 |
| 44. South Carolina | $60,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.76 ($61,900 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $61,900 against $67,880 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays healthcare social workers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $65,990 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.