How much does a social worker make in Philadelphia?
$80,660a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $38.78 an hour or $6,722 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.78
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,550Median: $80,660Highest 10%: $122,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| 25th | $61,710 | $29.67 | |
| Median | $80,660 | $38.78 | |
| 75th | $108,400 | $52.11 | |
| 90th | $122,000 | $58.63 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $87,800 |
| Erie, PA | $84,990 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $70,450 |
| Lancaster, PA | $61,610 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,230 |
| Allentown, PA | $52,690 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $78,640 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,220 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $74,310 |
| Educational | $66,190 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,990 |
| Clergy | $63,430 |
| Director | $59,320 |
| Substance Abuse | $58,140 |
| Child | $55,930 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $54,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $38.78 ($80,660 a year).
Do social workers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $80,660 against $71,900 nationally, 12% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $74,430, so Philadelphia pays 8% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for social worker pay?
83 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,000 or more.
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.