The median Clinical Social Worker salary is $53.50 per hour, or $111,280 per year, based on 1,398 job postings across 95 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$53.50
Median hourly
$111,280
Annual salary
$37-$85
Pay range
95
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Clinical Social Worker earns $53.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $42.00 and $70.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +5.8% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Corcoran, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Chicago, ILLINOIS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+5.8%
Current median: $55.00/hr
Prior period: $52.00/hr
Job openings
+98.4%
504 recent postings
Previous period: 254 postings
Daily pay signal
$50.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Clinical Social Worker postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $55.00/hr, up from $52.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$36.50
$75,920/yr
Median
$53.50
$111,280/yr
Top earners
$84.50
$175,760/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $55.00/hr | 492 |
Mar 2026 | $51.25/hr | 266 |
Feb 2026 | $53.75/hr | 126 |
Jan 2026 | $62.50/hr | 97 |
Dec 2025 | $55.00/hr | 250 |
Nov 2025 | $44.00/hr | 167 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$46.13
—
17 postings · 7 companies
$75.75
$74-$79
17 postings · 9 companies
$43.50
$40-$44
Estimated from national data
~$55.24
—
303 postings · 104 companies
$61.50
$52-$74
43 postings · 13 companies
$41.50
$38-$46
10 postings · 9 companies
$51.25
$41-$55
Estimated from national data
~$53.90
—
Estimated from national data
~$56.08
—
15 postings · 13 companies
$50.00
$39-$53
10 postings · 8 companies
$41.50
$30-$45
5 postings · 5 companies
$46.50
$44-$81
Estimated from national data
~$54.28
—
28 postings · 13 companies
$38.00
$35-$41
16 postings · 6 companies
$38.00
$32-$38
Estimated from national data
~$49.32
—
Estimated from national data
~$46.04
—
8 postings · 7 companies
$38.00
$36-$41
5 postings · 5 companies
$59.50
$44-$72
Estimated from national data
~$45.92
—
37 postings · 22 companies
$44.00
$40-$57
58 postings · 23 companies
$39.25
$35-$47
12 postings · 6 companies
$45.00
$41-$45
6 postings · 6 companies
$40.00
$34-$43
Estimated from national data
~$48.87
—
6 postings · 4 companies
$43.00
$42-$47
Estimated from national data
~$54.70
—
Estimated from national data
~$46.33
—
8 postings · 8 companies
$41.00
$37-$48
Estimated from national data
~$42.20
—
59 postings · 32 companies
$60.00
$48-$78
Estimated from national data
~$46.54
—
101 postings · 46 companies
$70.00
$60-$81
22 postings · 13 companies
$42.50
$39-$50
Estimated from national data
~$49.38
—
12 postings · 8 companies
$38.38
$35-$42
Estimated from national data
~$46.82
—
19 postings · 8 companies
$50.00
$50-$53
21 postings · 16 companies
$52.50
$46-$63
Estimated from national data
~$45.65
—
5 postings · 5 companies
$44.00
$36-$45
Estimated from national data
~$46.36
—
12 postings · 8 companies
$40.25
$38-$57
30 postings · 23 companies
$50.00
$38-$60
8 postings · 7 companies
$45.00
$43-$55
8 postings · 5 companies
$77.29
$75-$80
36 postings · 16 companies
$55.00
$45-$55
22 postings · 9 companies
$71.53
$52-$72
Estimated from national data
~$55.41
—
5 postings · 3 companies
$32.50
$33-$33
Estimated from national data
~$45.80
—
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Clinical Social Worker salaries.
Corcoran
California · 17 postings
$91.38/hr
Sitka
Alaska · 10 postings
$77.74/hr
New York
New York · 20 postings
$71.95/hr
South Lake Tahoe
California · 11 postings
$70.78/hr
Bronx
New York · 10 postings
$67.50/hr
Chicago
Illinois · 16 postings
$36.00/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 26 postings
$39.00/hr
Phoenix
Arizona · 11 postings
$40.00/hr
Baltimore
Maryland · 12 postings
$44.75/hr
Los Angeles
California · 17 postings
$58.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Clinical Social Worker positions.
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy And Autism Services
24 postings
$194.00/hr
Sonus Software Solutions Inc
6 postings
$96.50/hr
Brightside Health
19 postings
$89.00/hr
K&n Rehab, Inc.
6 postings
$88.75/hr
Grow Therapy
15 postings
$84.50/hr
Unicare Community Health Center
6 postings
$32.50/hr
Mental Health Systems, Inc.
5 postings
$35.00/hr
Rush University Medical Center
11 postings
$35.00/hr
Atrium Health
7 postings
$38.00/hr
Smyrna Care Center
6 postings
$38.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker | 142 | $50.00/hr |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (lcsw) | 98 | $58.25/hr |
| Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker | 91 | $72.43/hr |
| Clinical Social Worker | 28 | $42.50/hr |
| Social Work - Correctional Licensed Clinical Social Worker | 27 | $80.38/hr |
| Medical Social Worker | 23 | $32.50/hr |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lcsw | 17 | $38.00/hr |
| Lpc,lcsw,lac,lsw Therapist/ Counselor Working In Clients’ Homes (not Remote) | 17 | $77.50/hr |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor | 16 | $46.25/hr |
| Social Worker Lcsw | 12 | $54.25/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Clinical Social Worker salaries.
FAQ
The median Clinical Social Worker salary is $53.50 per hour, or $111,280 annually. Pay ranges from $36.50/hr (10th percentile) to $84.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,398 job postings, the highest paying states for Clinical Social Workers include Vermont, Alaska, Washington. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,398 Clinical Social Worker job postings across 95 states, from 591 different healthcare employers.
Clinical Social Worker pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Clinical Social Worker pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 5.8%.
Clinical Social Worker pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $16.50 to $31.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Corcoran offer $91.38/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $36.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Clinical Social Workers typically earn around $36.50 to $42.00 per hour ($75,920 to $87,360 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $53.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,398 active postings with listed compensation for Clinical Social Worker. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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