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Supervisory Social Worker (Emergency Department)
Veterans Health Administration · Tucson, AZ
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Tucson, AZ
The median clinical social worker pay in the Tucson area is $28.99 per hour ($60,310 a year), with the typical range running from $23.58 to $36.97. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Tucson. The CMS hospital directory lists 10 hospitals in Tucson. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Tucson.
- $28.99median pay per hour, Tucson
- $24–$37typical range per hour
- 400clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 9% below the Arizona statewide median of $31.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 400 healthcare social workers employed in the Tucson metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.67 | $47,150 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.58 | $49,050 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.99 | $60,310 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.97 | $76,900 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $41.86 | $87,070 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Tucson ranks
- 286th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 295th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Tucson
- Overall prices in Tucson run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.99 median hour buys what $29.92 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Tucson paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,044
- Per year: $52,182
- Per month: $4,348
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tucson metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Tucson
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
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 Tucson
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Tucson, 2 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va S. Arizona Healthcare System Tucson, AZ | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner-University Medical Center South Campus Tucson, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus Tucson, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph's Hospital Tucson, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwest Medical Center Tucson, AZ | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| St. Mary's Hospital Tucson, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Tucson Medical Center Tucson, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| El Dorado Springs Tucson, AZ | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Palo Verde Behavioral Health Tucson, AZ | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital Tucson, AZ | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 Pima County
HRSA lists 29 active mental health shortage designations that include Pima County (8 geographic, 6 population-group, 15 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana, AZ | 27 mi | $33.47/hr | 62,380 |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 74 mi | $33.47/hr | 68,927 |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 87 mi | $33.47/hr | 83,781 |
| Maricopa, AZ | 90 mi | $33.47/hr | 76,654 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 95 mi | $33.47/hr | 288,790 |
| Chandler, AZ | 97 mi | $33.47/hr | 281,231 |
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 Tucson
Tucson city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Tucson, AZ?
Clinical Social Workers in the Tucson metro area have a median pay of $28.99 per hour, about $60,310 a year. The middle half earn between $23.58 and $36.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tucson a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Tucson ranks 295th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 286th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Tucson?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Tucson. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tucson.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Tucson 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 Tucson in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 29 active mental health shortage designations that include Pima 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 Tucson?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tucson is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 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 Tucson?
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Your Social Worker pay reportTucson, 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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