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Supervisory Social Worker (Emergency Department)
Veterans Health Administration · Tucson, AZ
$102k–$133k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Yuma, AZ
The median clinical social worker pay in the Yuma area is $29.09 per hour ($60,510 a year), with the typical range running from $24.50 to $35.99. That ranks 278th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 258th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Yuma. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Yuma.
- $29.09median pay per hour, Yuma
- $24–$36typical range per hour
- 60clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Yuma, AZ
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 60 healthcare social workers employed in the Yuma metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.26 | $42,140 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.50 | $50,960 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.09 | $60,510 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.99 | $74,860 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.15 | $81,430 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Yuma ranks
- 278th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 258th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Yuma
- Overall prices in Yuma run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.09 median hour buys what $31.38 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,047
- Per year: $52,362
- Per month: $4,364
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Yuma metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Yuma
| 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).
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Arizona
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Senior Social Worker (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program)
Veterans Health Administration · Prescott, AZ
$99k–$129k/ year
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Social Worker (Program Coordinator)-Caregiver Support Comprehensive Program
Veterans Health Administration · Prescott, AZ
$99k–$129k/ year
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Supervisory Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Prescott, AZ
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Hospitals in Yuma
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Yuma, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma Regional Medical Center Yuma, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma Yuma, AZ | Acute care | 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 Yuma County
HRSA lists 7 active mental health shortage designations that include Yuma County (3 geographic, 1 population-group, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye, AZ | 126 mi | $33.47/hr | 114,334 |
| Indio, CA | 130 mi | $44.61/hr | 94,275 |
| Goodyear, AZ | 135 mi | $33.47/hr | 118,186 |
| Palm Desert, CA | 136 mi | $44.61/hr | 53,147 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 138 mi | $32.86/hr | 59,037 |
| Avondale, AZ | 139 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 Yuma
Yuma city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Yuma, AZ?
Clinical Social Workers in the Yuma metro area have a median pay of $29.09 per hour, about $60,510 a year. The middle half earn between $24.50 and $35.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Yuma a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Yuma ranks 258th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 278th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Yuma?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Yuma, led by Yuma Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Yuma 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 Yuma in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active mental health shortage designations that include Yuma 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 Yuma?
The federal per diem benchmark in Yuma 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 Yuma?
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Your Social Worker pay reportYuma, 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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