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Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Harrisburg$94,830
- Philadelphia$87,740
- Pittsburgh$86,460
- Erie$80,030
- Allentown$77,160
- Scranton$59,260
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | $94,830 | $94,990 | $59,800 | $72,632 | 99 |
| Philadelphia | $87,740 | $80,300 | $63,230 | $67,861 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $86,460 | $74,900 | $63,820 | $67,000 | 95 |
| Erie | $80,030 | $75,920 | $71,930 | $62,674 | 91 |
| Allentown | $77,160 | $73,820 | $60,490 | $60,743 | 100 |
| Scranton | $59,260 | $55,570 | $36,960 | $47,976 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Pennsylvania
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1113.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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