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Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh$86,690
- Erie$84,440
- Philadelphia$83,150
- Harrisburg$80,160
- Lancaster$63,520
- Scranton$62,690
- Allentown$62,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $86,690 | $87,800 | $66,810 | $67,155 | 95 |
| Erie | $84,440 | $84,990 | $78,690 | $65,641 | 91 |
| Philadelphia | $83,150 | $80,660 | $61,710 | $64,773 | 103 |
| Harrisburg | $80,160 | $70,450 | $64,500 | $62,762 | 99 |
| Lancaster | $63,520 | $61,610 | $57,100 | $51,268 | 98 |
| Scranton | $62,690 | $61,230 | $38,340 | $50,627 | 94 |
| Allentown | $62,590 | $52,690 | $40,500 | $50,550 | 100 |
*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.
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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 21-1029.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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