Social Worker Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median social worker in the Philadelphia area earns $55,930 a year ($26.89 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($59,550) and 10% above the Pennsylvania median ($50,820). Half of the 6,850 social workers there earn between $47,250 and $73,500.
Median $55,930
10th: $41,98090th: $88,870
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,980 | $38,430 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $47,250 | $44,700 | $48,270 |
| Median | $55,930 | $50,820 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $73,500 | $63,480 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $88,870 | $78,470 | $95,530 |
| Average | $60,400 | $55,330 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 6,850 | 16,200 | 392,550 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 39th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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Check my paySocial worker pay in other cities
- Pittsburgh, PA: $49,800
- San Jose, CA: $87,600
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
- San Francisco, CA: $72,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.