Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in Pennsylvania
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Pennsylvania earn an average of $55,330 a year. That is $8,670 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $64,000. The best-paying metro area is Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA at $60,690.
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,000 | $30.77 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,330 | $26.60 |
| New Jersey | $78,560 | $37.77 |
| Maryland | $75,400 | $36.25 |
| New York | $72,150 | $34.69 |
| Ohio | $55,750 | $26.80 |
| Delaware | $54,650 | $26.28 |
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Questions and answers
How much do child, family, and school social workers make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $55,330 a year, and the median is $50,820. That is $8,670 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $64,000.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$26.60 an hour on average; the median is $24.43.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA ($60,690), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($60,400). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Altoona, PA ($44,920).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #35 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.