Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Johnstown is 50.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Johnstown earn an average of $49,620 per year or $23.86 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Health Care Social Workers who work in Johnstown is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Johnstown is less than 1%.

Rankings for Johnstown

  • Ranks #20 in Pennsylvania for salary and #21 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #17 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #441 in the nation for salary and #509 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #458 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Johnstown Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,620 or $23.86 per hour which is 19% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $61,990.

AverageJohnstownPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.86$29.80-19.93%
Annual Salary$49,620$61,990-19.95%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Johnstown Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,620 or $23.86 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageJohnstownU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.86$29.96-20.36%
Annual Salary$49,620$62,310-20.37%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Johnstown earns an average annual salary of $58,854 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $61,990. per year.

Cost-of-living in Johnstown is 16% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Johnstown residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Pennsylvania average.

  • Pennsylvania average salary is $61,990.
  • Pennsylvania cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,540.
  • Johnstown average salary is $49,620.
  • Johnstown cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,854.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Johnstown$49,62084.31%$58,854
Pennsylvania$61,99097.56%$63,540
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Johnstown, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $43,680 and $58,230 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $61,940, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,040, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $37,040
15%2 – 4 years8$37,040 – $43,680
25%5 – 9 years12$43,680 – $47,430
25%10 – 14 years12$47,430 – $58,230
15%15 – 20 years8$47,430 – $61,940
10%20+ years5Above $61,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,010), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($43,200).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$49,620
Substance Abuse Counselors$43,200
Social Workers$43,010
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Johnstown Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Johnstown is 50.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,620 per year or $23.86 per hour in Johnstown.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Johnstown Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,854 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Johnstown are Health Care Social Workers($49,620), Substance Abuse Counselors($43,200), Social Workers($43,010).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Pennsylvania cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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