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Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Birmingham, AL
$83k–$108k/ year
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Birmingham, AL
Pay for clinical social workers in the Birmingham area centers on $29.72 per hour, or about $61,810 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.18 and the upper quarter over $32.85. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Birmingham. That ranks 241st of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 212th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Birmingham.
- $29.72median pay per hour, Birmingham
- $24–$33typical range per hour
- 830clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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LMSW - Social Worker - Emergency Department - Outpatient Care Management - PM (700)
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
LMSW - Social Worker - Inpatient Care Management - Multiple Shifts
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
LMSW - Case Worker - Inpatient Care Management - AM
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Psychotherapist / Social Worker - Adult Psychiatry Clinic (AM)
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
LMSW - Medical Social Worker - Outpatient Care Management - CAPP Clinic - AM (122)
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
LMSW - Medical Social Worker - CAR-T - Outpatient Care Management - AM (123)
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Social Worker - Case Management
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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Per diemPosted 20 days ago
Social Worker
Children's of Alabama · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
LMSW - Medical Social Worker - Outpatient Care Management - AM (048)
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago
LMSW - Social Worker - Emergency Department - Outpatient Care Management - Weekend PM (623)
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
MSW - Social Worker - Psych Services - Weekend Baylor AM (600)
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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Get my free pay reportClinical Social Worker pay in Birmingham, AL
The metro median is 7% above the Alabama statewide median of $27.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 830 healthcare social workers employed in the Birmingham metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.33).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.92 | $41,430 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.18 | $50,290 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.72 | $61,810 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $32.85 | $68,330 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.76 | $78,540 | 15% above U.S. median |
How Birmingham ranks
- 241st of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 212th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Birmingham
- Overall prices in Birmingham run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.72 median hour buys what $32.43 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.
Estimate your Birmingham paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,070
- Per year: $53,496
- Per month: $4,458
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Birmingham metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Birmingham
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,442 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,746 |
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. 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).
Hospitals in Birmingham
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Birmingham, 1 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Va Medical Center Birmingham, AL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Birmingham, AL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Grandview Medical Center Birmingham, AL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Princeton Baptist Medical Center Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Vincent's Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St. Vincent's East Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Alabama Hospital Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| The Children's Hospital Of Alabama Birmingham, AL | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services Birmingham, AL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Jefferson County
HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Jefferson County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover, AL | 11 mi | $29.72/hr | 93,013 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 47 mi | $23.87/hr | 114,288 |
| Decatur, AL | 73 mi | $22.75/hr | 57,974 |
| Huntsville, AL | 81 mi | $29.31/hr | 230,402 |
| Madison, AL | 82 mi | $29.31/hr | 64,029 |
| Montgomery, AL | 87 mi | $29.26/hr | 195,818 |
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 Birmingham
Birmingham city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Birmingham, AL?
Clinical Social Workers in the Birmingham metro area have a median pay of $29.72 per hour, about $61,810 a year. The middle half earn between $24.18 and $32.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Birmingham a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Birmingham ranks 212th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 241st of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Birmingham?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Birmingham. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Birmingham.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Birmingham 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 Birmingham in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Jefferson 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 Birmingham?
The federal per diem benchmark in Birmingham is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Birmingham?
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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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