How much do staff Social Work jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, December 28th 2025, the average hourly Social Worker salary in California is $41 per hour but can pay up to $58 per hour.

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California Social Work Jobs

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View job details for Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Staff Position

Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Jobot
Santa Cruz, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$120K-135K/year

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted 10 days ago

View job details for Social Work - Social Worker

Staff Position

Social Work - Social Worker

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
5x8 hrs

$41-63/hour

5x8

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Staff Position

Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Doctors Hospital of Manteca
Manteca, CA
5x8 hrs

$39-60/hour

5x8

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Level II Social Work - Case Management

Staff Position

Level II Social Work - Case Management

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
5x8 hrs

$35-55/hour

5x8

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Staff Position

Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Hi-Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree, CA
5x8 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$34-52/hour

5x8

Sign-On Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

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Travel Contract

Social Work - Correctional Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Corcoran, CA
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,879/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Travel Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Travel Contract

Travel Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Soledad, CA
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,746/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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Posted 13 days ago

View job details for Social Work - Correctional Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Travel Contract

Social Work - Correctional Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Corcoran, CA
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,655/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Social Work - Correctional Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Travel Contract

Social Work - Correctional Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Corcoran, CA
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,637/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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California Social Work Jobs Salary Insights

Average Social Work Salary

$47.31/hour

The average salary for a Social Work in California is $47.31 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $45.35.

Last updated on December 17, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Social Work Jobs FAQs

What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in California?

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Does Vivian have any local contract Social Work jobs?

As of Sunday, December 28th 2025, Vivian has 15 listings for local contract Social Work jobs. These jobs pay $74 per hour on average, and up to $90 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Social Work jobs?

As of Sunday, December 28th 2025, Vivian has 70 listings for travel Social Work jobs. These jobs pay $2,816 per hour on average, and up to $3,879 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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