Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $56,120 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.98
10th percentile $42,570
90th percentile $73,160
Employed locally 60
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,570
    25th
    $51,390
    50th (median)
    $56,120
    75th
    $63,830
    90th
    $73,160

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 93% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Grants Pass, OR $74,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $73,030
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,590
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $71,380

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,410
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$41,620
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,340
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,000
    Rehabilitation Counselors$60,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Altoona, PA is $26.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.89 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Altoona, PA is 17.6% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Altoona?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,570 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,390.