Average Clinical Social Worker Salary

$42.46/hour

The average salary for a Clinical Social Worker is $42.46 per hour. This is 1% higher than the social work US average of $41.94.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Clinical Social Worker compared to Social Worker National Averages

$42.46/hour

1% higher than the social work US average.

$41.94/hour

United States

Where do Licensed Clinical Social Workers get paid the most?

Florida pays Clinical Social Workers the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by California ($47) and Texas ($41). Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the national average for Clinical Social Workers is $42 per hour — Florida pays 58% more.

StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Florida$67$72
California$47$58
Texas$41$41
Michigan$41$43
Missouri$38$45
New York$36$46
Oregon$34$34
Georgia$28$31
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Clinical Social Worker jobs?

Adventist Health pays Clinical Social Workers the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($39) and Pennant Services ($39). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the national average for Clinical Social Workers is $42 per hour — Adventist Health pays 2% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Adventist Health$43$43
Perm Staff Jobs$39$48
Pennant Services$39$48
CloudinfraIT Inc$36$36
Tampa General Hospital$28$28

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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