SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — Scranton
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Scranton, PA is $61,230 a year, trailing the national median of $71,900 by 14.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Scranton, PA is $61,230 a year, trailing the national median of $71,900 by 14.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $38,340 and $81,330. The lowest tenth earn under $38,330, while the highest tenth earn more than $97,470.
Within the state, Pittsburgh records the highest median at $87,800. Of the 449 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 176th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,330 | −46.7% |
| 25th | $38,340 | −46.7% |
| Median (50th) | $61,230 | −14.8% |
| 75th | $81,330 | +13.1% |
| 90th | $97,470 | +35.6% |
| Mean | $62,690 | −12.8% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh | $87,800 | 270 | |
| 2 | Erie | $84,990 | 60 | |
| 3 | Philadelphia | $80,660 | 810 | |
| 4 | Harrisburg | $70,450 | 50 | |
| 5 | Lancaster | $61,610 | 60 | |
| 6 | Allentown | $52,690 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Scranton run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $61,230 goes as far as $62,736 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,736US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,230 a year, 14.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,330 to $97,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pittsburgh, at $87,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Scranton, PA?
The median annual wage is $61,230, or $29.44 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $71,900, so pay in Scranton, PA is 14.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Scranton, PA earns more than $97,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,330 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Pittsburgh, at $87,800 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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