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Clinical Social Worker jobs in San Buenaventura, CA
Clinical Social Workers in the San Buenaventura area earn a median of $39.89 per hour, about $82,970 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.18 and $49.02. That ranks 26th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 73rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in the San Buenaventura metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near San Buenaventura.
- $39.89median pay per hour, Oxnard
- $31–$49typical range per hour
- 370clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 111cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in San Buenaventura, 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 370 healthcare social workers employed in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $26.00 | $54,080 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.18 | $64,850 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.89 | $82,970 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.02 | $101,960 | 50% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $64.94 | $135,080 | 98% above U.S. median |
How San Buenaventura ranks
- 26th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 73rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 20th 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 San Buenaventura
- Overall prices in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura run 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 71% above the U.S. average (index 171.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.89 median hour buys what $36.09 buys at the national price level, 10% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,436
- Per year: $71,802
- Per month: $5,984
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in San Buenaventura
| 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).
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Hospitals in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area
CMS lists 3 hospitals in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center Thousand Oaks, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Johns Regional Medical Center Oxnard, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventist Health Simi Valley Simi Valley, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 Ventura County
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Ventura County (1 population-group, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | 5 mi | $39.89/hr | 200,616 |
| Camarillo, CA | 13 mi | $39.89/hr | 69,881 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 28 mi | $44.92/hr | 87,291 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 44 mi | $41.24/hr | 229,159 |
| Santa Monica, CA | 47 mi | $41.24/hr | 90,729 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 51 mi | $41.24/hr | 3,878,704 |
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License and tax basics in California
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in San Buenaventura, CA?
Clinical Social Workers in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area have a median pay of $39.89 per hour, about $82,970 a year. The middle half earn between $31.18 and $49.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is San Buenaventura a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura ranks 73rd of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 26th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in San Buenaventura?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area, led by Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in San Buenaventura 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 San Buenaventura in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Ventura 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 San Buenaventura?
The federal per diem benchmark in San Buenaventura 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 reportSan Buenaventura, 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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