Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Johnstown
Compared to Pennsylvania
Johnstown Social Workers earn an average of $43,010 or $20.68 per hour which is 12% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $49,390.
| Average | Johnstown | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.68 | $23.75 | -12.93% |
| Annual Salary | $43,010 | $49,390 | -12.92% |
Compared to the U.S.
Johnstown Social Workers earn an average of $43,010 or $20.68 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Johnstown | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.68 | $26.39 | -21.64% |
| Annual Salary | $43,010 | $54,880 | -21.63% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Johnstown earns an average annual salary of $51,014 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $49,390. 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.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | $43,010 | 84.31% | $51,014 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,390 | 97.56% | $50,625 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Johnstown, 50% of Social Workers earn between $31,060 and $49,230 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,780, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $27,580, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 26 | Under $27,580 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 39 | $27,580 – $31,060 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 65 | $31,060 – $37,060 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 65 | $37,060 – $49,230 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 39 | $37,060 – $61,780 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 26 | Above $61,780 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $43,010, Johnstown Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($49,620), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($43,200).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $49,620 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $43,200 |
| Social Workers | $43,010 |
FAQ for Johnstown Social Workers
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