AR · Rogers · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Rogers, AR

Pay for clinical social workers in the Rogers area centers on $29.19 per hour, or about $60,720 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.13 and the upper quarter over $35.54. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Rogers. That ranks 271st of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 224th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rogers.

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Clinical Social Worker pay in Rogers, AR

The metro median is 2% below the Arkansas statewide median of $29.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 170 healthcare social workers employed in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.54).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.49$36,38047% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.13$43,95035% below U.S. median
Median$29.19$60,72011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.54$73,9209% above U.S. median
Top 10%$39.82$82,83022% above U.S. median

How Rogers ranks

  • 271st of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 224th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 5 Arkansas 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 Rogers

  • Overall prices in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.19 median hour buys what $31.95 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Rogers paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,051
  • Per year: $52,542
  • Per month: $4,379

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Rogers

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 Rogers

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
Rogers, AR
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

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

Mental health shortage areas in Benton County

HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Benton County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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
Bentonville, AR5 mi$29.19/hr61,791
Springdale, AR9 mi$29.19/hr89,368
Joplin, MO56 mi$23.45/hr53,605
Fort Smith, AR68 mi$27.80/hr90,507
Springfield, MO77 mi$25.71/hr170,596
Broken Arrow, OK93 mi$24.92/hr122,756

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Arkansas · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arkansas

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arkansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arkansas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Rogers

Rogers city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Rogers, AR?

Clinical Social Workers in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area have a median pay of $29.19 per hour, about $60,720 a year. The middle half earn between $21.13 and $35.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Rogers a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers ranks 224th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 271st of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring clinical social workers in Rogers?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rogers.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Rogers as a clinical social worker?

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Rogers in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Benton 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 Rogers?

The federal per diem benchmark in Rogers 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 Rogers?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationFort Smith, AR · 3 postings$54.54/ hr$30–$90
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
  • Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$63.02/ hr$59–$68

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Low$30Median$54.54High$90

3 Social Worker postings with published pay in Arkansas, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Social Worker roles

  1. Senior Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)Permanent
    $99k–$128k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Fayetteville, AR · posted today
  2. Social WorkerPermanent
    $63k–$99k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Fort Smith, AR · posted today

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