Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Williamsport is 270.
  • Social Workers in Williamsport earn an average of $49,640 per year or $23.87 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Social Workers who work in Williamsport is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Williamsport is less than 1%.

Rankings for Williamsport

  • Ranks #7 in Pennsylvania for salary and #16 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #216 in the nation for salary and #263 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #251 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Williamsport Social Workers earn an average of $49,640 or $23.87 per hour which is almost same as Pennsylvania average salary of $49,390.

AverageWilliamsportPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.87$23.750.51%
Annual Salary$49,640$49,3900.51%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Williamsport Social Workers earn an average of $49,640 or $23.87 per hour which is 9% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageWilliamsportU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.87$26.39-9.55%
Annual Salary$49,640$54,880-9.55%
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 Williamsport earns an average annual salary of $53,793 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $49,390. per year.

Cost-of-living in Williamsport is 8% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Williamsport 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.
  • Williamsport average salary is $49,640.
  • Williamsport cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,793.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Williamsport$49,64092.28%$53,793
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 Williamsport, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,520 and $59,910 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $62,950, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,690, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year27Under $30,690
15%2 – 4 years40$30,690 – $38,520
25%5 – 9 years68$38,520 – $47,690
25%10 – 14 years68$47,690 – $59,910
15%15 – 20 years40$47,690 – $62,950
10%20+ years27Above $62,950
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 $49,640, Williamsport Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($58,020).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,250).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$58,020
Social Workers$49,640
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Williamsport Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Williamsport is 270.

Social Workers earn an average of $49,640 per year or $23.87 per hour in Williamsport.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Williamsport Social Workers earn an average of $53,793 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Williamsport are Health Care Social Workers($58,020), Social Workers($49,640), Substance Abuse Counselors($47,250).


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