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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$23.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,499/year ($3,292/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 40th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 3,500 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $48,290 a year — though pay ranges from $37,790 for newcomers to $73,940 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,500 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $48,290 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,499 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $48,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,615 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,694 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,483 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,499 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,292 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Pennsylvania is $48,290 per year ($23.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,810 and $58,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $48,290, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $39,499 per year ($3,292 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 3,500 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Pennsylvania in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Pennsylvania state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Pennsylvania.