PA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1022

Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual Salary $63,010 -7% below national average (national: $68,090)
$65,940Mean Annual
$30Median Hourly
6,560Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$63,010
$47,640
10th pct.
$85,250
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$47,640$22.90
25th percentile$56,900$27.36
50th percentile (median)$63,010$30.30
75th percentile$74,650$35.89
90th percentile (top earners)$85,250$40.98
Mean (average)$65,940$31.70

How Pennsylvania Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (current) $63,010
California $92,970 +48%
District of Columbia $92,600 +47%
Oregon $85,150 +35%
Hawaii $84,640 +34%
Connecticut $81,900 +30%
New Jersey $81,710 +30%
Rhode Island $79,460 +26%
Vermont $78,390 +24%

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Related Occupations in Pennsylvania

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Maintenance Workers, Machinery $62,970 1,270
Construction and Building Inspectors $63,180 5,570
Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,370 5,230
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,590 7,560
Chemists $63,450 9,070
Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,540 15,260

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Healthcare Social Workers salary in Pennsylvania?

The mean healthcare social workers salary in Pennsylvania is $65,940 per year. The median (middle) salary is $63,010 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Healthcare Social Workers in Pennsylvania?

Entry-level healthcare social workerss (10th percentile) in Pennsylvania typically earn around $47,640 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $56,900 per year.

What is the highest Healthcare Social Workers salary in Pennsylvania?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Pennsylvania make approximately $85,250 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $74,650 per year.

How does the Pennsylvania Healthcare Social Workers salary compare to the national average?

The median healthcare social workers salary in Pennsylvania is $63,010, which is -7% below national average of $68,090.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes