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Social Worker, LCSW
MemorialCare · Long Beach, CA
$99k–$143k/ year
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Gardena, CA
Pay for clinical social workers in the Gardena area centers on $41.24 per hour, or about $85,770 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.87 and the upper quarter over $52.18. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Gardena. That ranks 22nd of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 68th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Gardena and what they pay.
- $41.24median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $32–$52typical range per hour
- 7,960clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 14open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Clinical Social Worker roles near Gardena
Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Social Worker MH RRTP
Veterans Health Administration · Los Angeles, CA
$96k–$124k/ year
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Medical Social Worker (MSW/MFT) - Social Work Services
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$32.77–$43.11/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Supervisory Social Worker (Program Coordinator - CERS Peer Center)
Veterans Health Administration · Los Angeles, CA
$115k–$149k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Supervisory Social Worker (Program Coordinator - Whole Health Food Hub Manager)
Veterans Health Administration · Los Angeles, CA
$115k–$149k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Social Worker
CommonSpirit Health · Los Angeles, CA
$51.97–$71.57/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Clinical Social Worker LCSW - Mobile Clinic - Full Time - Days - 8hr West Covina
Emanate Health · West Covina, CA
$41.58–$62.37/ hour
Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Social Worker MSW - Per Diem - Days - 8hr FPH
Emanate Health · Glendora, CA
$43.00–$43.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Social Worker - Assertive Community Treatment Program - Substance Abuse Disorder
Veterans Health Administration · Los Angeles, CA
$96k–$124k/ year
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Social Worker II
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$28.00–$43.62/ hour
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker / LCSW
BrightSpring Health Services · Pasadena, CA
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker / LCSW
BrightSpring Health Services · Irvine, CA
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
More open Clinical Social Worker roles in Gardena
1 more open role from employers in Gardena. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Medical Social Worker III LCSW
Kaiser Permanente · Gardena, CA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 6 | $63.41 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 2 | $36.88 |
| Emanate Health | 2 | $47.48 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $62.50 |
| MemorialCare | 1 | $58.25 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $61.77 |
Clinical Social Worker pay in Gardena, CA
The metro median is 8% below the California statewide median of $44.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 7,960 healthcare social workers employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.71 | $51,400 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.87 | $66,290 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.24 | $85,770 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.18 | $108,530 | 59% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $64.45 | $134,060 | 97% above U.S. median |
How Gardena ranks
- 22nd of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 68th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 17th 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 Gardena
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.24 median hour buys what $36.31 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Gardena paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,485
- Per year: $74,232
- Per month: $6,186
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Gardena
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
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 Gardena
CMS lists 1 hospital in Gardena, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital Of Gardena Gardena, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 1 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 Los Angeles County
HRSA lists 86 active mental health shortage designations that include Los Angeles County (1 geographic, 1 population-group, 84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne, CA | 3 mi | $41.24/hr | 83,633 |
| Compton, CA | 5 mi | $41.24/hr | 91,129 |
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.
California 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 Gardena, CA?
Clinical Social Workers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $41.24 per hour, about $85,770 a year. The middle half earn between $31.87 and $52.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gardena a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 68th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 22nd of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Gardena?
We list 14 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gardena.
Do I need a California license to work in Gardena 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 Gardena in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 86 active mental health shortage designations that include Los Angeles 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 Gardena?
The federal per diem benchmark in Gardena is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 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 reportGardena, 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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