Per diemPosted today
Licensed Masters Social Worker
CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ
$44.19–$44.19/ hour
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Buckeye, AZ
The median clinical social worker pay in the Buckeye area is $33.47 per hour ($69,620 a year), with the typical range running from $28.81 to $39.91. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Buckeye and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 52 hospitals in the Buckeye metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Buckeye.
- $33.47median pay per hour, Phoenix
- $29–$40typical range per hour
- 2,030clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Clinical Social Worker roles near Buckeye
Roles in other cities of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
PACT Social Worker (32nd St. Clinic)
Veterans Health Administration · Phoenix, AZ
$74k–$116k/ year
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Psychologist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Mayo Clinic · Scottsdale, AZ
$83k–$124k/ year
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Licensed Masters Social Worker
CommonSpirit Health · Chandler, AZ
$35.62–$52.99/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Social Worker - LMSW - Liver Program
Mayo Clinic · Phoenix, AZ
$69k–$104k/ year
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring clinical social workers near Buckeye
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $44.24 |
| Mayo Clinic | 2 | $45.80 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $45.66 |
Clinical Social Worker pay in Buckeye, AZ
The metro median is 5% above the Arizona statewide median of $31.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,030 healthcare social workers employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.28 | $50,500 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.81 | $59,920 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.47 | $69,620 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.91 | $83,010 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.01 | $97,780 | 44% above U.S. median |
How Buckeye ranks
- 110th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 214th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 6 Arizona 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 Buckeye
- Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $33.47 median hour buys what $32.40 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 Buckeye paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,205
- Per year: $60,246
- Per month: $5,020
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Buckeye
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $160 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,722 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,386 |
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 the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area
CMS lists 52 hospitals in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, 10 of the 29 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital Mesa, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr Scottsdale, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Gilbert, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Phoenix Va Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Glendale, AZ | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center Chandler, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| City Of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix Goodyear, AZ | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 Maricopa County
HRSA lists 37 active mental health shortage designations that include Maricopa County (5 geographic, 5 population-group, 27 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise, AZ | 20 mi | $33.47/hr | 167,564 |
| Avondale, AZ | 20 mi | $33.47/hr | 96,609 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Arizona · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Arizona
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Buckeye
Buckeye city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Buckeye, AZ?
Clinical Social Workers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $33.47 per hour, about $69,620 a year. The middle half earn between $28.81 and $39.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Buckeye a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 214th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 110th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Buckeye?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Buckeye.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Buckeye as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Buckeye in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 37 active mental health shortage designations that include Maricopa 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 Buckeye?
The federal per diem benchmark in Buckeye is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 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 Buckeye?
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Your Social Worker pay reportBuckeye, AZ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationPrescott, AZ · 8 postings$54.96/ hr$33–$87
- Mayo ClinicScottsdale, AZ · 2 postings$45.80/ hr$33–$60
- CommonSpirit HealthGILBERT, AZ · 3 postings$44.30/ hr$36–$53
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$45.85High$62
13 Social Worker postings with published pay in Arizona, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 Social Worker roles
- Supervisory Social Worker (Emergency Department)Permanent$102k–$133k/ year
- Senior Social Worker (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program)Permanent$99k–$129k/ year
+ 11 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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