Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Pennsylvania
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Pennsylvania earn an average of $52,850 a year. That is $15,180 (22%) less than the U.S. average of $68,030. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $59,240.
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Average pay for mental health and substance abuse social workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,030 | $32.71 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,850 | $25.41 |
| New York | $86,110 | $41.40 |
| Maryland | $72,980 | $35.09 |
| New Jersey | $70,930 | $34.10 |
| Delaware | $62,090 | $29.85 |
| West Virginia | $52,000 | $25.00 |
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Questions and answers
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $52,850 a year, and the median is $48,290. That is $15,180 (22%) less than the U.S. average of $68,030.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$25.41 an hour on average; the median is $23.21.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($59,240), followed by Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($58,810). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA ($46,330).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #39 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.