AZ · Lake Havasu City · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Lake Havasu City, AZ

The median clinical social worker pay in the Lake Havasu City area is $32.86 per hour ($68,340 a year), with the typical range running from $26.62 to $36.82. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lake Havasu City and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lake Havasu City.

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PermanentPosted today

Social Worker (HUD-VASH)

Veterans Health Administration · Kingman, AZ

$69k–$108k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 889187700
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Clinical Social Worker pay in Lake Havasu City, AZ

The metro median is 3% above the Arizona statewide median of $31.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 30 healthcare social workers employed in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.51).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.13$43,95035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$26.62$55,37019% below U.S. median
Median$32.86$68,340in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$36.82$76,59012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$44.26$92,06035% above U.S. median

How Lake Havasu City ranks

  • 119th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 107th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Lake Havasu City

  • Overall prices in Lake Havasu City-Kingman run 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $32.86 median hour buys what $34.92 buys at the national price level, 7% above 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 Lake Havasu City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,183
  • Per year: $59,148
  • Per month: $4,929

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Lake Havasu City

ItemFederal 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 Lake Havasu City

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Mental health shortage areas in Mohave County

HRSA lists 11 active mental health shortage designations that include Mohave County (5 geographic, 1 population-group, 5 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Henderson, NV112 mi$36.44/hr350,039
Prescott Valley, AZ114 mi$28.34/hr51,440
Surprise, AZ121 mi$33.47/hr167,564
Buckeye, AZ121 mi$33.47/hr114,334
Indio, CA122 mi$44.61/hr94,275
Peoria, AZ125 mi$33.47/hr199,924

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.

Arizona state guide

Other healthcare roles in Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Lake Havasu City, AZ?

Clinical Social Workers in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area have a median pay of $32.86 per hour, about $68,340 a year. The middle half earn between $26.62 and $36.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lake Havasu City a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?

Lake Havasu City-Kingman ranks 107th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 119th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring clinical social workers in Lake Havasu City?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lake Havasu City.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 11 active mental health shortage designations that include Mohave 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 Lake Havasu City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City?

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Your Social Worker pay reportLake Havasu City, 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

  1. Supervisory Social Worker (Emergency Department)Permanent
    $102k–$133k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Tucson, AZ · posted today
  2. Senior Social Worker (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program)Permanent
    $99k–$129k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Prescott, AZ · posted today

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