Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $77,070 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,600
90th percentile $108,500
Employed locally 70
National median $76,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,600
    25th
    $49,680
    50th (median)
    $77,070
    75th
    $98,000
    90th
    $108,500

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 121% Median Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $130,400
    Urban Honolulu, HI $130,240
    Hawaii $129,160
    California $121,070
    New Haven, CT $104,470
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,300

    Nearby metros — Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $94,990
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,870
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,430
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $77,610
    Erie, PA $75,920
    Pittsburgh, PA $73,170

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$73,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,550
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Scranton, PA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Scranton, PA is 1.1% above the national median of $76,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Scranton?

    Entry-level Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $40,600 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,680.