Social Worker Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 4K+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$48,290
$23.216/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
-15.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $74K
4K employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,790 |
| 25th percentile | $43,810 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $48,290 |
| 75th percentile | $58,860 |
| 90th percentile | $73,940 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $44,040 |
| 2023 | $45,700 |
| 2024 | $49,590 |
| 2025 | $48,290 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $44,040 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $45,700 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $49,590 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $48,290 | $57,161 |