Healthcare Social Workers Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $65,640 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.56
10th percentile $51,540
90th percentile $76,130
Employed locally 40
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,540
    25th
    $59,790
    50th (median)
    $65,640
    75th
    $75,970
    90th
    $76,130

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 90% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 10% 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 State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,070
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,600
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $87,960
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,200
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,370
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in State College?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in State College, PA is $31.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.49 or more per hour.

    Is State College above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in State College, PA is 3.6% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $51,540 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,790.