PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Psychologist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Mayo Clinic · Scottsdale, AZ
$83k–$124k/ year
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Scottsdale, AZ
Clinical Social Workers in the Scottsdale area earn a median of $33.47 per hour, about $69,620 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.81 and $39.91. That ranks 110th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 214th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Scottsdale. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Scottsdale.
- $33.47median pay per hour, Phoenix
- $29–$40typical range per hour
- 2,030clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Crisis and Intake Therapist LCSW LMSW LAC LPC LMAFT
Banner Health · Scottsdale, AZ
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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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale
- 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale
| 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 Scottsdale
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Scottsdale, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr Scottsdale, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center Scottsdale, AZ | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center Scottsdale, AZ | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner Behavioral Health Hospital Scottsdale, AZ | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Via Linda Behavioral Hospital Scottsdale, AZ | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 15 mi | $33.47/hr | 1,673,164 |
| Tempe, AZ | 21 mi | $33.47/hr | 190,114 |
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 Scottsdale
Scottsdale city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Scottsdale. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Scottsdale.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?
The federal per diem benchmark in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?
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Your Social Worker pay reportScottsdale, AZ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Mayo ClinicScottsdale, AZ · 2 postings$45.80/ hr$33–$60
- Veterans Health AdministrationPrescott, AZ · 8 postings$54.96/ hr$33–$87
- 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
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