Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $49,138 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.2% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 4,720 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $43,680 to $60,510 depending on location.
$49,138
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$60,510
Highest paying metro
$43,680
Lowest paying metro
4,720
Employed in Pennsylvania
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inMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $60,510 | $45,450 | $72,500 | 250 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $57,630 | $46,190 | $70,590 | 150 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $55,830 | $46,430 | $74,540 | 2,420 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $52,050 | $47,820 | $67,410 | 30 |
| Lancaster, PA | $51,630 | $44,160 | $65,030 | 130 |
| Erie, PA | $48,250 | $41,490 | $61,530 | 50 |
| Altoona, PA | $47,340 | $40,030 | $59,570 | 120 |
| Reading, PA | $47,270 | $41,990 | $57,770 | 120 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $46,850 | $40,230 | $53,530 | 80 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $46,490 | $42,380 | $62,130 | 60 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $46,370 | $41,580 | $62,130 | 130 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $46,270 | $41,910 | $56,310 | 690 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $46,120 | $40,980 | $62,130 | 100 |
| Scranton, PA | $45,410 | $38,300 | $56,680 | 240 |
| York, PA | $44,500 | $42,180 | $51,050 | 100 |
| State College, PA | $43,680 | $30,710 | $53,700 | 50 |