Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in East Stroudsburg is 170.
  • Social Workers in East Stroudsburg earn an average of $43,730 per year or $21.03 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Social Workers who work in East Stroudsburg is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in East Stroudsburg is less than 1%.

Rankings for East Stroudsburg

  • Ranks #16 in Pennsylvania for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #17 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #402 in the nation for salary and #84 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #341 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg Social Workers earn an average of $43,730 or $21.03 per hour which is 11% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $49,390.

AverageEast StroudsburgPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.03$23.75-11.45%
Annual Salary$43,730$49,390-11.46%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

East Stroudsburg Social Workers earn an average of $43,730 or $21.03 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageEast StroudsburgU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.03$26.39-20.31%
Annual Salary$43,730$54,880-20.32%
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 East Stroudsburg earns an average annual salary of $43,774 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $49,390. per year.

Cost-of-living in East Stroudsburg is 0% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means East Stroudsburg 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.
  • East Stroudsburg average salary is $43,730.
  • East Stroudsburg cost-of-living adjusted salary is $43,774.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
East Stroudsburg$43,73099.90%$43,774
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 East Stroudsburg, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,560 and $49,130 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,930, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,180, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year17Under $30,180
15%2 – 4 years26$30,180 – $36,560
25%5 – 9 years42$36,560 – $39,380
25%10 – 14 years42$39,380 – $49,130
15%15 – 20 years26$39,380 – $60,930
10%20+ years17Above $60,930
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 $43,730, East Stroudsburg Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($57,330), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,190).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$57,330
Substance Abuse Counselors$45,190
Social Workers$43,730
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for East Stroudsburg Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in East Stroudsburg is 170.

Social Workers earn an average of $43,730 per year or $21.03 per hour in East Stroudsburg.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in East Stroudsburg Social Workers earn an average of $43,774 per year or $21 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in East Stroudsburg are Health Care Social Workers($57,330), Substance Abuse Counselors($45,190), Social Workers($43,730).


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