How much does a social and human service assistant make in Pennsylvania?
$44,050a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $21.18 an hour or $3,671 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.18
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,520Median: $44,050Highest 10%: $58,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,520 | $16.60 | |
| 25th | $37,390 | $17.98 | |
| Median | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| 75th | $48,530 | $23.33 | |
| 90th | $58,700 | $28.22 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $46,040 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,370 |
| Lebanon, PA | $44,840 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $44,360 |
| Lancaster, PA | $44,070 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,970 |
| Reading, PA | $42,910 |
| Scranton, PA | $42,310 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $41,980 |
| State College, PA | $41,710 |
| York, PA | $41,580 |
| Johnstown, PA | $41,450 |
| Williamsport, PA | $41,320 |
| Erie, PA | $39,710 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $38,730 |
| Altoona, PA | $38,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 23. Connecticut | $44,730 |
| 24. Indiana | $44,550 |
| 25. Florida | $44,410 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $44,050 |
| 27. Virginia | $43,450 |
| 28. North Carolina | $42,850 |
| 29. Kansas | $42,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $21.18 ($44,050 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $44,050 against $45,930 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays social and human service assistants the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $46,040 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.