Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Reading
Compared to Pennsylvania
Reading Social Workers earn an average of $47,000 or $22.60 per hour which is 4% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $49,390.
| Average | Reading | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.60 | $23.75 | -4.84% |
| Annual Salary | $47,000 | $49,390 | -4.84% |
Compared to the U.S.
Reading Social Workers earn an average of $47,000 or $22.60 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Reading | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.60 | $26.39 | -14.36% |
| Annual Salary | $47,000 | $54,880 | -14.36% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Reading earns an average annual salary of $47,945 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $49,390. per year.
Cost-of-living in Reading is 2% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Reading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | $47,000 | 98.03% | $47,945 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,390 | 97.56% | $50,625 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Reading, 50% of Social Workers earn between $31,060 and $59,560 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $79,450, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 63 | Under $29,240 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 94 | $29,240 – $31,060 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 158 | $31,060 – $38,850 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 158 | $38,850 – $59,560 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 94 | $38,850 – $79,450 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 63 | Above $79,450 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $47,000, Reading Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($83,650), Psychology Teachers ($82,630), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($71,390), Health Care Social Workers ($58,150), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,430).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,920).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $83,650 |
| Psychology Teachers | $82,630 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $71,390 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $58,150 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $55,430 |
| Social Workers | $47,000 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $46,920 |
FAQ for Reading Social Workers
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