CA · Glendora · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Glendora, CA

Pay for clinical social workers in the Glendora 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 2 hospitals in Glendora. 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 Glendora and what they pay.

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Clinical Social Worker pay in Glendora, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.71$51,40025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.87$66,2903% below U.S. median
Median$41.24$85,77026% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.18$108,53059% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.45$134,06097% above U.S. median

How Glendora 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 Glendora

  • 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 Glendora 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 Glendora

ItemFederal 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 Glendora

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Glendora, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
Glendora, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5No
Glendora Hospital
Glendora, CA
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
West Covina, CA7 mi$41.24/hr106,920
Pomona, CA8 mi$41.24/hr147,966
Upland, CA11 mi$44.61/hr79,684
Chino Hills, CA16 mi$44.61/hr77,418
Ontario, CA16 mi$44.61/hr185,285
Chino, CA16 mi$44.61/hr94,010

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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.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Glendora

Glendora city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Glendora, 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 Glendora 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 Glendora?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Glendora. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Glendora.

Do I need a California license to work in Glendora 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 Glendora 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 Glendora?

The federal per diem benchmark in Glendora 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 reportGlendora, 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

  1. Senior Social Worker (Acute Mental Health ED)Permanent
    $115k–$149k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Loma Linda, CA · posted today
  2. Social Worker, LCSWPermanent
    $99k–$143k/ year
    MemorialCare · Long Beach, CA · posted today

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