Social Workers, All Other Salary in Pennsylvania: $78,500 Average

Home › Community and Social Service › Social Workers, All Other › Pennsylvania

Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Pennsylvania

$78,500 / year

≈ $6,550 per month · $37.74 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Pennsylvania · median $77,000

25th percentile
$55,000Average
$78,50075th percentile
$99,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Social Workers, All Other salary by state

Alabama$94,000

Alaska$75,000

Arizona$69,000

Arkansas$70,000

California$78,000

Colorado$71,500

Connecticut$79,500

Delaware$91,500

District of Columbia$104,500

Florida$71,500

Georgia$82,000

Hawaii$117,500

Idaho$79,000

Illinois$75,000

Indiana$87,000

Iowa$92,000

Kentucky$82,500

Louisiana$76,500

Maine$69,500

Maryland$84,000

Massachusetts$103,500

Michigan$72,500

Minnesota$82,000

Mississippi$82,500

Missouri$95,500

Montana$59,000

Nebraska$80,500

Nevada$123,500

New Hampshire$95,000

New Jersey$80,500

New Mexico$90,000

New York$87,500

North Carolina$77,500

North Dakota$86,000

Ohio$67,500

Oklahoma$102,000

Oregon$72,500

Pennsylvania$78,500

Rhode Island$113,500

South Carolina$95,500

South Dakota$94,500

Tennessee$65,500

Texas$88,000

Utah$75,000

Vermont$80,500

Virginia$92,000

Washington$100,500

West Virginia$72,000

Wisconsin$71,000

Wyoming$86,000

About this role

Social Workers, All Other is a professional role within the function in the Community and Social Service job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

Social Workers, All Other pay by experience level

Entry level$45,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$53,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$74,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$100,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$119,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+3.9%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

7,000

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Social Workers, All Other salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

42,540 workers

$89,000

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

20,110 workers

$110,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

13,500 workers

$74,500

Social Assistance

10,660 workers

$52,000

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

8,940 workers

$64,000

Individual and Family Services

5,850 workers

$54,500

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services

2,680 workers

$54,000

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

2,010 workers

$42,500

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

1,890 workers

$63,500

Ambulatory Health Care Services

1,670 workers

$58,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Social Workers, All Other pays 18% above the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).

Similar-paying roles in Community and Social Service

Marriage and Family Therapists$79,500

Health Education Specialist$76,000

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$75,500

Healthcare Social Worker$74,500

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,000

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,500

Clergy$69,000

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,500

Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,000

Directors, Religious Activities and Education$64,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Social Workers, All Other make?

The average base salary for a Social Workers, All Other in the United States is $78,500 per year, or about $37.74 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $53,500 and $100,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Community and Social Service roles?

The Community and Social Service job family averages $66,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

Need a defensible market price for this role?
WePayFairly data is compiled from published survey sources and maintained by compensation professionals.

Explore Market Data Our Methodology

Put this data to work

Need Social Workers, All Other pay benchmarked for your organization, or defensible compensation analysis for a dispute or valuation? Grahall builds it from primary sources, backed by an expert who testifies.

Request an analysis

Want to see what this salary looks like after taxes? Estimate your take-home pay →