PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Social Worker LCSW (CHIP)
San Antonio Regional Hospital · Upland, CA
$41.30–$56.12/ hour
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Riverside, CA
Clinical Social Workers in the Riverside area earn a median of $44.61 per hour, about $92,790 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $32.48 and $61.11. That ranks 14th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 16th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Riverside and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Riverside and what they pay.
- $44.61median pay per hour, Riverside
- $32–$61typical range per hour
- 1,630clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Medical Social Worker III LCSW
Kaiser Permanente · Riverside, CA
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The metro median is in line with the California statewide median of $44.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,630 healthcare social workers employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.77 | $49,440 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.48 | $67,560 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $44.61 | $92,790 | 36% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.11 | $127,110 | 87% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.93 | $130,890 | 92% above U.S. median |
How Riverside ranks
- 14th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 16th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 14th 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 Riverside
- Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $44.61 median hour buys what $41.91 buys at the national price level, 28% 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 Riverside paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,606
- Per year: $80,298
- Per month: $6,692
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Riverside
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $167 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,771 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,023 |
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 Riverside
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Riverside, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside Riverside, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Riverside, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Community Hospital Riverside, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Pacific Grove Hospital Riverside, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Riverside County
HRSA lists 16 active mental health shortage designations that include Riverside County (1 geographic, 2 population-group, 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurupa Valley, CA | 6 mi | $44.61/hr | 108,154 |
| Colton, CA | 9 mi | $44.61/hr | 53,528 |
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 Riverside, CA?
Clinical Social Workers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $44.61 per hour, about $92,790 a year. The middle half earn between $32.48 and $61.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Riverside a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 16th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 14th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Riverside?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Riverside.
Do I need a California license to work in Riverside 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 Riverside in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 16 active mental health shortage designations that include Riverside 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 Riverside?
The federal per diem benchmark in Riverside is $167 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,771 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 reportRiverside, 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
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