How much does a Welfare Worker make in Scranton, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Welfare Worker in Scranton, PA is $51,375. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $39,623 to a high of $59,575, with most professionals earning between $45,224 and $55,667.

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Welfare Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $39,623 Scranton,PA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $45,224 Scranton,PA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $51,375 Scranton,PA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $55,667 Scranton,PA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $59,575 Scranton,PA April 01, 2025
25% $45,224 10% $39,623 90% $59,575 75% $55,667 $51,375 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Welfare Worker

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Benefits Analyst II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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