Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Pittsburgh
Compared to Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Social Workers earn an average of $50,010 or $24.04 per hour which is 1% more than the Pennsylvania average salary of $49,390.
| Average | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.04 | $23.75 | 1.22% |
| Annual Salary | $50,010 | $49,390 | 1.26% |
Compared to the U.S.
Pittsburgh Social Workers earn an average of $50,010 or $24.04 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Pittsburgh | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.04 | $26.39 | -8.90% |
| Annual Salary | $50,010 | $54,880 | -8.87% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Pittsburgh earns an average annual salary of $52,268 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $49,390. per year.
Cost-of-living in Pittsburgh is 4% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Pittsburgh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $50,010 | 95.68% | $52,268 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,390 | 97.56% | $50,625 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Pittsburgh, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,270 and $61,370 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $78,170, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $31,980, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 389 | Under $31,980 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 584 | $31,980 – $38,270 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 972 | $38,270 – $47,140 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 972 | $47,140 – $61,370 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 584 | $47,140 – $78,170 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 389 | Above $78,170 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $50,010, Pittsburgh Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($91,610), Psychology Teachers ($84,800), School Psychologists ($82,420), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($80,730), and Health Care Social Workers ($61,280).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,560), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($49,420).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $91,610 |
| Psychology Teachers | $84,800 |
| School Psychologists | $82,420 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $80,730 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $61,280 |
| Social Workers | $50,010 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $49,420 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,560 |
FAQ for Pittsburgh Social Workers
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