Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for social work teachers, postsecondary is $75,920 a year. About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($77,570). Pennsylvania ranks 21st of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for social work teachers, postsecondary in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40,960 |
| 25% of workers | $61,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $75,920 |
| 75% of workers | $100,360 |
| 90% of workers | $125,310 |
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $94,990 | 30 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $80,300 | 390 |
| Erie | $75,920 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh | $74,900 | 160 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $73,820 | 60 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $55,570 | 60 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for social work teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $60,880 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,910 |
| School Psychologists | $82,190 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $38,020 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,960 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,790 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,920 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,760 |
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