Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is 70.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Chambersburg-Waynesboro earn an average of $64,890 per year or $31.20 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Health Care Social Workers who work in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is less than 1%.

Rankings for Chambersburg-Waynesboro

  • Ranks #2 in Pennsylvania for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #92 in the nation for salary and #176 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #377 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Chambersburg-Waynesboro Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $64,890 or $31.20 per hour which is 4% more than the Pennsylvania average salary of $61,990.

AverageChambersburg-WaynesboroPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.20$29.804.70%
Annual Salary$64,890$61,9904.68%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Chambersburg-Waynesboro Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $64,890 or $31.20 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageChambersburg-WaynesboroU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.20$29.964.14%
Annual Salary$64,890$62,3104.14%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Chambersburg-Waynesboro earns an average annual salary of $68,413 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $61,990. per year.

Cost-of-living in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is 5% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Chambersburg-Waynesboro residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Pennsylvania average.

  • Pennsylvania average salary is $61,990.
  • Pennsylvania cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,540.
  • Chambersburg-Waynesboro average salary is $64,890.
  • Chambersburg-Waynesboro cost-of-living adjusted salary is $68,413.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Chambersburg-Waynesboro$64,89094.85%$68,413
Pennsylvania$61,99097.56%$63,540
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Chambersburg-Waynesboro, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $60,910 and $77,860 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $81,020, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $47,410, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $47,410
15%2 – 4 years10$47,410 – $60,910
25%5 – 9 years18$60,910 – $63,550
25%10 – 14 years18$63,550 – $77,860
15%15 – 20 years10$63,550 – $81,020
10%20+ years7Above $81,020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,990), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,500).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$64,890
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,500
Social Workers$47,990
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Chambersburg-Waynesboro Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is 70.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $64,890 per year or $31.20 per hour in Chambersburg-Waynesboro.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Chambersburg-Waynesboro Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $68,413 per year or $33 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Chambersburg-Waynesboro are Health Care Social Workers($64,890), Substance Abuse Counselors($52,500), Social Workers($47,990).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Pennsylvania cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data