Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Pennsylvania
Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,340 or $20.84 per hour which is 12% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $49,390.
| Average | Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.84 | $23.75 | -12.25% |
| Annual Salary | $43,340 | $49,390 | -12.25% |
Compared to the U.S.
Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,340 or $20.84 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.84 | $26.39 | -21.03% |
| Annual Salary | $43,340 | $54,880 | -21.03% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $48,462 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $49,390. per year.
Cost-of-living in Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | $43,340 | 89.43% | $48,462 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,390 | 97.56% | $50,625 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,060 and $48,810 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,180, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 87 | Under $30,640 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 130 | $30,640 – $37,060 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 218 | $37,060 – $38,720 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 218 | $38,720 – $48,810 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 130 | $38,720 – $60,180 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 87 | Above $60,180 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $43,340, Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($93,150), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,950), School Psychologists ($68,290), Health Care Social Workers ($53,420), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,350).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $93,150 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $73,950 |
| School Psychologists | $68,290 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $53,420 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $46,350 |
| Social Workers | $43,340 |
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