Per diemPosted today
Medical Social Worker - Social Services - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Per Diem - Variable Shift
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$48.58–$62.70/ hour
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Escondido, CA
Clinical Social Workers in the Escondido area earn a median of $39.96 per hour, about $83,120 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.55 and $49.22. That ranks 25th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 80th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 14 open roles with published pay are listed for Escondido and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Escondido and what they pay.
- $39.96median pay per hour, San Diego
- $30–$49typical range per hour
- 1,520clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 14open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Clinical Social Worker roles near Escondido
Roles in other cities of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area.
PermanentPosted yesterday
Medical Social Worker - Case Management - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Full Time - Day Shift
Sharp HealthCare · La Mesa, CA
$44.18–$57.00/ hour
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Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Medical Social Worker - Case Management - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Per Diem - Variable Shift
Sharp HealthCare · La Mesa, CA
$48.58–$62.70/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Licensed Psych Social Worker - Psych Adult Chem Dep - Sharp McDonald Center - Part Time - Evening Shift
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$47.60–$61.43/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Social Worker/BA - Comprehensive Adult Program - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Per Diem - Variable Shift
Sharp HealthCare · La Mesa, CA
$37.17–$46.45/ hour
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Social Worker (Clinical)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · San Diego, CA
$102k–$133k/ year
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Supervisory Social Worker (Clinical)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · San Diego, CA
$122k–$158k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Social Worker II - Social Services
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chula Vista, CA
$28.62–$42.47/ hour
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker / LCSW
BrightSpring Health Services · San Diego, CA
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
Per diemPosted 21 days ago
Medical Social Worker - Social Services - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Per Diem - Variable Shift
Sharp Healthcare · San Diego, CA
$48.58–$62.70/ hour
Per diemPosted 22 days ago
Social Worker/BA - Comprehensive Adult Program - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Per Diem - Variable Shift
Sharp Healthcare · La Mesa, CA
$37.17–$46.45/ hour
PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Medical Social Worker - Case Management - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Full Time - Day Shift
Sharp Healthcare · La Mesa, CA
$44.18–$57.00/ hour
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Named employers near Escondido, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring clinical social workers near Escondido
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp HealthCare | 5 | $54.52 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 4 | $53.12 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 2 | $61.88 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 2 | $35.55 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $62.50 |
Clinical Social Worker pay in Escondido, CA
The metro median is 11% below the California statewide median of $44.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,520 healthcare social workers employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.52 | $48,920 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.55 | $61,460 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.96 | $83,120 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.22 | $102,380 | 50% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.75 | $128,440 | 89% above U.S. median |
How Escondido ranks
- 25th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 80th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 19th of 24 California 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 Escondido
- Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.96 median hour buys what $35.71 buys at the national price level, 9% above 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 Escondido paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,439
- Per year: $71,928
- Per month: $5,994
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Escondido
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $205 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,037 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,481 |
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 Escondido
CMS lists 1 hospital in Escondido, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palomar Health Downtown Campus Escondido, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in San Diego County
HRSA lists 23 active mental health shortage designations that include San Diego County (2 geographic, 21 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos, CA | 6 mi | $39.96/hr | 96,620 |
| Vista, CA | 10 mi | $39.96/hr | 99,322 |
| Temecula, CA | 25 mi | $44.61/hr | 112,431 |
| Murrieta, CA | 31 mi | $44.61/hr | 112,539 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in California · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Escondido, CA?
Clinical Social Workers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $39.96 per hour, about $83,120 a year. The middle half earn between $29.55 and $49.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Escondido a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 80th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 25th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Escondido?
We list 14 open roles with published pay from 5 employers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Escondido.
Do I need a California license to work in Escondido as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Escondido in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 23 active mental health shortage designations that include San Diego 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 Escondido?
The federal per diem benchmark in Escondido is $205 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,037 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Social Worker pay reportEscondido, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- 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
- BrightSpring Health ServicesSAN DIEGO, CA · 4 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$43Median$55.64High$71
56 Social Worker postings with published pay in California, 51 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 56 Social Worker roles
- Senior Social Worker (Acute Mental Health ED)Permanent$115k–$149k/ year
- Social Worker, LCSWPermanent$99k–$143k/ year
+ 54 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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