Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Erie
Compared to Pennsylvania
Erie Social Workers earn an average of $42,350 or $20.36 per hour which is 14% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $49,390.
| Average | Erie | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.36 | $23.75 | -14.27% |
| Annual Salary | $42,350 | $49,390 | -14.25% |
Compared to the U.S.
Erie Social Workers earn an average of $42,350 or $20.36 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Erie | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.36 | $26.39 | -22.85% |
| Annual Salary | $42,350 | $54,880 | -22.83% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Erie earns an average annual salary of $44,848 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $49,390. per year.
Cost-of-living in Erie is 6% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Erie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | $42,350 | 94.43% | $44,848 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,390 | 97.56% | $50,625 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Erie, 50% of Social Workers earn between $35,530 and $49,240 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $59,900, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,010, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 43 | Under $29,010 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 64 | $29,010 – $35,530 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 108 | $35,530 – $38,850 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 108 | $38,850 – $49,240 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 64 | $38,850 – $59,900 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 43 | Above $59,900 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $42,350, Erie Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($82,980), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($80,000), School Psychologists ($63,460), Health Care Social Workers ($55,570), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,190).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $82,980 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $80,000 |
| School Psychologists | $63,460 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,570 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $45,190 |
| Social Workers | $42,350 |
FAQ for Erie Social Workers
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