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Senior Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)
Veterans Health Administration · Fayetteville, AR
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Springdale, AR
Clinical Social Workers in the Springdale area earn a median of $29.19 per hour, about $60,720 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.13 and $35.54. That ranks 271st of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 224th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Springdale and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Springdale and what they pay.
- $29.19median pay per hour, Fayetteville
- $21–$36typical range per hour
- 170clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.49 | $36,380 | 47% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.13 | $43,950 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.19 | $60,720 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.54 | $73,920 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.82 | $82,830 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Springdale 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 Springdale
- 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 Springdale 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 Springdale
| 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).
Hospitals in Springdale
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Springdale, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Medical Center-Springdale Springdale, AR | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc Springdale, AR | Children's | Nonprofit | 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 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 8 mi | $29.19/hr | 103,134 |
| Rogers, AR | 9 mi | $29.19/hr | 75,639 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 59 mi | $27.80/hr | 90,507 |
| Joplin, MO | 64 mi | $23.45/hr | 53,605 |
| Springfield, MO | 84 mi | $25.71/hr | 170,596 |
| Broken Arrow, OK | 91 mi | $24.92/hr | 122,756 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Springdale, 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 Springdale 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 Springdale?
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 Springdale.
Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Springdale 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 Springdale 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 Springdale?
The federal per diem benchmark in Springdale 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.
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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
- Senior Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)Permanent$99k–$128k/ year
- Social WorkerPermanent$63k–$99k/ year
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