Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $62,220 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.91
10th percentile $46,520
90th percentile $83,540
Employed locally 130
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,520
    25th
    $57,780
    50th (median)
    $62,220
    75th
    $78,200
    90th
    $83,540

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 80% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 20% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,470
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,270
    Marriage and Family Therapists $67,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Reading, PA is $29.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Reading, PA is 8.6% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,520 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,780.