PermanentPosted today
Hospice LMSW
Amedisys · Rainbow City, AL
$60k–$65k/ year
New this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Montgomery, AL
Pay for clinical social workers in the Montgomery area centers on $29.26 per hour, or about $60,860 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.59 and the upper quarter over $32.96. That ranks 268th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 202nd of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Montgomery. The free report below lists employers near Montgomery and what they pay.
- $29.26median pay per hour, Montgomery
- $23–$33typical range per hour
- 180clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Montgomery, AL
The metro median is 5% above the Alabama statewide median of $27.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 180 healthcare social workers employed in the Montgomery metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.18 | $39,890 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.59 | $46,990 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.26 | $60,860 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $32.96 | $68,560 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.10 | $75,090 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Montgomery ranks
- 268th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 202nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Montgomery
- Overall prices in Montgomery run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 64.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.26 median hour buys what $32.63 buys at the national price level, in line with 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$1,053
- Per year: $52,668
- Per month: $4,389
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Montgomery metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Montgomery
| 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 Montgomery as they open.
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Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Birmingham, AL
$83k–$108k/ year
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Social Worker (Program Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration · Tuscaloosa, AL
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Hospitals in Montgomery
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Montgomery, 2 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Medical Center East Montgomery, AL | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Va Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery Montgomery, AL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Medical Center South Montgomery, AL | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Jackson Hospital & Clinic Inc Montgomery, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Montgomery County
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Montgomery County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | 48 mi | $24.39/hr | 83,757 |
| Hoover, AL | 78 mi | $29.72/hr | 93,013 |
| Columbus, GA | 82 mi | $28.06/hr | 201,830 |
| Birmingham, AL | 87 mi | $29.72/hr | 196,357 |
| Dothan, AL | 92 mi | $24.69/hr | 71,650 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 95 mi | $23.87/hr | 114,288 |
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 Montgomery
Montgomery city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Montgomery, AL?
Clinical Social Workers in the Montgomery metro area have a median pay of $29.26 per hour, about $60,860 a year. The middle half earn between $22.59 and $32.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Montgomery a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Montgomery ranks 202nd of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 268th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Montgomery?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Montgomery, led by Baptist Medical Center East. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Montgomery 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 Montgomery in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
The federal per diem benchmark in Montgomery 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.
Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Montgomery?
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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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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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