PermanentPosted today
Hospice LMSW
Amedisys · Rainbow City, AL
$60k–$65k/ year
New this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Auburn, AL
The median clinical social worker pay in the Auburn area is $24.39 per hour ($50,720 a year), with the typical range running from $18.87 to $30.94. That ranks 352nd of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 317th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Auburn.
- $24.39median pay per hour, Auburn
- $19–$31typical range per hour
- 40clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Auburn, AL
The metro median is 13% below the Alabama statewide median of $27.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 40 healthcare social workers employed in the Auburn-Opelika metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.49).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.47 | $38,420 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.87 | $39,250 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.39 | $50,720 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.94 | $64,360 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.90 | $74,670 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Auburn ranks
- 352nd of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 317th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 8 Alabama metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Auburn
- Overall prices in Auburn-Opelika run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 62.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.39 median hour buys what $27.74 buys at the national price level, 15% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$878
- Per year: $43,902
- Per month: $3,658
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Auburn-Opelika metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Auburn
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Alabama
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Auburn as they open.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Birmingham, AL
$83k–$108k/ year
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Social Worker (Program Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration · Tuscaloosa, AL
$100k–$130k/ year
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Mental health shortage areas in Lee County
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Lee County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 37 mi | $28.06/hr | 201,830 |
| Montgomery, AL | 48 mi | $29.26/hr | 195,818 |
| South Fulton, GA | 88 mi | $31.70/hr | 112,003 |
| Hoover, AL | 93 mi | $29.72/hr | 93,013 |
| Dothan, AL | 95 mi | $24.69/hr | 71,650 |
| Birmingham, AL | 99 mi | $29.72/hr | 196,357 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Alabama · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Alabama
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Auburn
Auburn city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Auburn, AL?
Clinical Social Workers in the Auburn-Opelika metro area have a median pay of $24.39 per hour, about $50,720 a year. The middle half earn between $18.87 and $30.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Auburn a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Auburn-Opelika ranks 317th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 352nd of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Auburn as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Auburn in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Lee County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Auburn?
The federal per diem benchmark in Auburn is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationBirmingham, AL · 2 postings$50.61/ hr$40–$62
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
- Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$63.02/ hr$59–$68
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2What they are offering now
Low$29Median$46.05High$62
3 Social Worker postings with published pay in Alabama, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Social Worker roles
- Hospice LMSWPermanent$60k–$65k/ year
- Social WorkerPermanent$83k–$108k/ year
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