PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Social Worker (Program Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration · Tuscaloosa, AL
$100k–$130k/ year
Top 25% pay
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL
Pay for clinical social workers in the Tuscaloosa area centers on $23.87 per hour, or about $49,640 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.15 and the upper quarter over $29.21. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Tuscaloosa. That ranks 355th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 319th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tuscaloosa.
- $23.87median pay per hour, Tuscaloosa
- $19–$29typical range per hour
- 210clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Social Worker (MSW or BSW)
DCH Health System · Tuscaloosa, AL
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The metro median is 14% below the Alabama statewide median of $27.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 210 healthcare social workers employed in the Tuscaloosa metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.60).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.15 | $39,830 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.15 | $39,830 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.87 | $49,640 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.21 | $60,760 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $33.68 | $70,050 | 3% above U.S. median |
How Tuscaloosa ranks
- 355th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 319th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Tuscaloosa
- Overall prices in Tuscaloosa run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 58.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.87 median hour buys what $27.21 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 Tuscaloosa paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$859
- Per year: $42,966
- Per month: $3,580
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tuscaloosa metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Tuscaloosa
| 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).
Hospitals in Tuscaloosa
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Tuscaloosa, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dch Regional Medical Center Tuscaloosa, AL | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Tuscaloosa Va Medical Center Tuscaloosa, AL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
| Bryce Hospital Tuscaloosa, AL | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
| Mary S Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center Tuscaloosa, AL | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Tuscaloosa County
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Tuscaloosa County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 | 43 mi | $29.72/hr | 93,013 |
| Birmingham, AL | 47 mi | $29.72/hr | 196,357 |
| Montgomery, AL | 95 mi | $29.26/hr | 195,818 |
| Decatur, AL | 98 mi | $22.75/hr | 57,974 |
| Madison, AL | 111 mi | $29.31/hr | 64,029 |
| Huntsville, AL | 112 mi | $29.31/hr | 230,402 |
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 Tuscaloosa
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Clinical Social Workers in the Tuscaloosa metro area have a median pay of $23.87 per hour, about $49,640 a year. The middle half earn between $19.15 and $29.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tuscaloosa a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Tuscaloosa ranks 319th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 355th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Tuscaloosa?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Tuscaloosa. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tuscaloosa.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa?
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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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