Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Lancaster
Compared to Pennsylvania
Lancaster Social Workers earn an average of $48,860 or $23.49 per hour which is 1% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $49,390.
| Average | Lancaster | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.49 | $23.75 | -1.09% |
| Annual Salary | $48,860 | $49,390 | -1.07% |
Compared to the U.S.
Lancaster Social Workers earn an average of $48,860 or $23.49 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Lancaster | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.49 | $26.39 | -10.99% |
| Annual Salary | $48,860 | $54,880 | -10.97% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Lancaster earns an average annual salary of $49,619 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $49,390. per year.
Cost-of-living in Lancaster is 2% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Lancaster residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Pennsylvania average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $48,860 | 98.47% | $49,619 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,390 | 97.56% | $50,625 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Lancaster, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,840 and $60,670 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $62,680, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 74 | Under $36,850 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 111 | $36,850 – $38,840 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 185 | $38,840 – $47,280 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 185 | $47,280 – $60,670 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 111 | $47,280 – $62,680 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 74 | Above $62,680 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $48,860, Lancaster Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($94,750), Psychology Teachers ($87,540), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,880), and Health Care Social Workers ($61,090).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,250).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $94,750 |
| Psychology Teachers | $87,540 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $75,880 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $61,090 |
| Social Workers | $48,860 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,250 |
FAQ for Lancaster Social Workers
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