Social Worker Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 4K+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$49,590
$23.841/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
-12.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $81K
4K employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,590 |
| 25th percentile | $43,910 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,590 |
| 75th percentile | $63,230 |
| 90th percentile | $80,610 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $44,040 |
| 2023 | $45,700 |
| 2024 | $49,590 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $44,040 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $45,700 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $49,590 | $56,931 |