Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Pennsylvania
Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,800 or $21.06 per hour which is 11% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $49,390.
| Average | Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.06 | $23.75 | -11.33% |
| Annual Salary | $43,800 | $49,390 | -11.32% |
Compared to the U.S.
Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,800 or $21.06 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.06 | $26.39 | -20.20% |
| Annual Salary | $43,800 | $54,880 | -20.19% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $48,977 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $49,390. per year.
Cost-of-living in Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | $43,800 | 89.43% | $48,977 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,390 | 97.56% | $50,625 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,060 and $48,810 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,350, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,440, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 65 | Under $30,440 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 98 | $30,440 – $37,060 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 162 | $37,060 – $38,870 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 162 | $38,870 – $48,810 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 98 | $38,870 – $60,350 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 65 | Above $60,350 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $43,800, Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($90,780), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($77,410), School Psychologists ($71,290), Health Care Social Workers ($52,820), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,950).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $90,780 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $77,410 |
| School Psychologists | $71,290 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $52,820 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $45,950 |
| Social Workers | $43,800 |
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