Social Workers, All Other Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Median annual salary $80,600 +16% vs national
Median hourly $38.75
10th percentile $42,400
90th percentile $112,880
Employed locally 350
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,400
    25th
    $51,870
    50th (median)
    $80,600
    75th
    $98,550
    90th
    $112,880

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 109% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lebanon, PA $99,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,030
    El Paso, TX $92,850
    Erie, PA $83,550
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,390
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $74,040

    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
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,110
    Rehabilitation Counselors $52,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Pittsburgh, PA is $38.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.73 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 16% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $42,400 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,870.