Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is 210.
  • Social Workers in Chambersburg-Waynesboro earn an average of $47,990 per year or $23.07 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Social Workers who work in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is less than 1%.

Rankings for Chambersburg-Waynesboro

  • Ranks #9 in Pennsylvania for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #16 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #266 in the nation for salary and #176 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #304 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Chambersburg-Waynesboro Social Workers earn an average of $47,990 or $23.07 per hour which is 2% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $49,390.

AverageChambersburg-WaynesboroPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.07$23.75-2.86%
Annual Salary$47,990$49,390-2.83%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Chambersburg-Waynesboro Social Workers earn an average of $47,990 or $23.07 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageChambersburg-WaynesboroU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.07$26.39-12.58%
Annual Salary$47,990$54,880-12.55%
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, Social Workers in Chambersburg-Waynesboro earns an average annual salary of $50,596 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $49,390. per year.

Cost-of-living in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is 5% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Chambersburg-Waynesboro residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Pennsylvania average.

  • Pennsylvania average salary is $49,390.
  • Pennsylvania cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,625.
  • Chambersburg-Waynesboro average salary is $47,990.
  • Chambersburg-Waynesboro cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,596.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Chambersburg-Waynesboro$47,99094.85%$50,596
Pennsylvania$49,39097.56%$50,625
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Chambersburg-Waynesboro, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,220 and $60,300 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $63,940, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,600, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year21Under $30,600
15%2 – 4 years32$30,600 – $37,220
25%5 – 9 years52$37,220 – $46,810
25%10 – 14 years52$46,810 – $60,300
15%15 – 20 years32$46,810 – $63,940
10%20+ years21Above $63,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $47,990, Chambersburg-Waynesboro Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($64,890), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,500).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$64,890
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,500
Social Workers$47,990
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Chambersburg-Waynesboro Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is 210.

Social Workers earn an average of $47,990 per year or $23.07 per hour in Chambersburg-Waynesboro.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Chambersburg-Waynesboro Social Workers earn an average of $50,596 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Chambersburg-Waynesboro are Health Care Social Workers($64,890), Substance Abuse Counselors($52,500), Social Workers($47,990).


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

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