Social Worker Jobs in Pennsylvania
Social Worker Jobs in Pennsylvania with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
255+ positions available
255+ Social Worker Jobs in Pennsylvania Available Now
These 98 roles pay ~$81k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution98 jobs · 52 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution98 jobs · 52 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
Social Worker MSW (Per Diem/Weekends) Center City
Jefferson Health PlansPhiladelphia, PA
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How Pennsylvania Compares for Social Worker Pay
Pennsylvania against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker roles in Pennsylvania advertise $7k below the $83k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay | vs PA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (this page) | $76k | — | 5.7/10 | 817 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$46k | 6.0/10 | 21 |
| Delawareborders | $85k | +$9k | 6.4/10 | 163 |
| New Jerseyborders | $84k | +$9k | 5.3/10 | 524 |
| West Virginiaborders | $84k | +$8k | 5.0/10 | 106 |
| Marylandborders | $83k | +$7k | 6.0/10 | 554 |
| New Yorkborders | $78k | +$2k | 5.5/10 | 1672 |
| Ohioborders | $68k | −$8k | 5.6/10 | 818 |
“borders” = shares a border with Pennsylvania; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in Pennsylvania: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Pennsylvania offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in pennsylvania. With 255+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in Pennsylvania on this page have an average score of 3.5/10, with 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in pennsylvania include UnitedHealth Group, Jefferson Health Plans, Compassus, Pomelo Care, and more. Positions span social worker jobs pennsylvania. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in pennsylvania, BetterHelp (score: 95.2/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.2% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 28,156+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in Pennsylvania.
How much do social workers earn in Pennsylvania?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Pennsylvania right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include UnitedHealth Group, Jefferson Health Plans, Compassus, Pomelo Care, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in pennsylvania are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 255 social workers positions in Pennsylvania listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Pennsylvania
UHS23 open roles here · WLB 53/100
UnitedHealth Group15 open roles here · WLB 70/100
PrimeCare Medical9 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Geisinger8 open roles here · WLB 55/100WellSpan Health8 open roles here · WLB 58/100
Highmark Health6 open roles here · WLB 40/100
Main Line Health6 open roles here · WLB 50/100Temple University Health System6 open roles here · WLB 64/100