How much does a social worker make in Pennsylvania?
$74,430a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Pennsylvania. That is $35.78 an hour or $6,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.78
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,890Median: $74,430Highest 10%: $112,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,890 | $19.18 | |
| 25th | $53,170 | $25.56 | |
| Median | $74,430 | $35.78 | |
| 75th | $95,560 | $45.94 | |
| 90th | $112,600 | $54.12 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $87,800 |
| Erie, PA | $84,990 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $80,660 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $70,450 |
| Lancaster, PA | $61,610 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,230 |
| Allentown, PA | $52,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 26. New Jersey | $76,640 |
| 27. Nebraska | $76,520 |
| 28. Maryland | $75,600 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $74,430 |
| 30. Vermont | $73,070 |
| 31. Louisiana | $69,230 |
| 32. Connecticut | $69,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $35.78 ($74,430 a year).
Do social workers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $74,430 against $71,900 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for social worker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays social workers the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $87,800 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.