Social Worker Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median social worker in the Pittsburgh area earns $49,800 a year ($23.94 an hour), 16% below the U.S. median ($59,550) and 2% below the Pennsylvania median ($50,820). Half of the 3,120 social workers there earn between $44,570 and $63,710.
Median $49,800
10th: $38,35090th: $88,150
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,350 | $38,430 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $44,570 | $44,700 | $48,270 |
| Median | $49,800 | $50,820 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $63,710 | $63,480 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $88,150 | $78,470 | $95,530 |
| Average | $54,910 | $55,330 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 3,120 | 16,200 | 392,550 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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- Philadelphia, PA: $55,930
- 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.