Community and Social Service Occupations Salary in Pennsylvania

Ranked #34 of 51 · PA

9.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,440 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $52,350
Employment 122,720

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $36,610P25 $43,940 Median $52,350P75 $66,190P90 $84,040

About 80% of community and social service occupationss in Pennsylvania earn between $36,610 and $84,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Pennsylvania
$57,440
U.S. average
$63,410

The mean community and social service occupations salary in Pennsylvania is $57,440, about 9.4% below the U.S. average ($63,410). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Pennsylvania

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $59,630 $61,610 6,470
Lebanon, PA $57,730 $62,880 870
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $57,200 $61,130 60,350
State College, PA $56,930 $58,380 1,730
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $56,370 $59,540 6,580
Lancaster, PA $52,060 $58,160 4,470
Reading, PA $51,790 $56,830 3,340
Pittsburgh, PA $51,650 $57,000 23,780

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do community and social service occupations make in Pennsylvania?

The median community and social service occupations salary in Pennsylvania is $52,350 per year (mean $57,440), and about 80% earn between $36,610 and $84,040.

How much do community and social service occupations make per hour in Pennsylvania?

Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $57,440 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Pennsylvania a high-paying state for community and social service occupations?

Pennsylvania ranks #34 of 51 states for community and social service occupations pay. Its mean salary of $57,440 is about 9.4% below the U.S. average of $63,410.

Which metro areas in Pennsylvania pay community and social service occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania for community and social service occupations are Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA ($59,630), Lebanon, PA ($57,730), Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($57,200), by median annual wage.

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