Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Median annual salary $61,110 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $48,500
90th percentile $87,440
Employed locally 1,570
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,500
    25th
    $56,750
    50th (median)
    $61,110
    75th
    $71,180
    90th
    $87,440

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 83% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 17% 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 Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,760
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,680
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,280
    Rehabilitation Counselors$52,140
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$74,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Pittsburgh, PA is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 10.3% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,500 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,750.