IN · Jeffersonville · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Jeffersonville, IN

Clinical Social Workers in the Jeffersonville area earn a median of $35.28 per hour, about $73,380 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.11 and $38.63. That ranks 78th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 41st of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Jeffersonville. The free report below lists employers near Jeffersonville and what they pay.

Clinical Social Worker pay in Jeffersonville, IN

The metro median is 9% above the Indiana statewide median of $32.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 680 healthcare social workers employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.69$47,20031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.11$60,55011% below U.S. median
Median$35.28$73,3808% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.63$80,35018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$43.84$91,19034% above U.S. median

How Jeffersonville ranks

  • 78th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 41st of 333 after adjusting for local prices

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 Jeffersonville

  • Overall prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.28 median hour buys what $37.91 buys at the national price level, 16% 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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Estimate your Jeffersonville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,270
  • Per year: $63,504
  • Per month: $5,292

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Jeffersonville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Indiana

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Jeffersonville as they open.

Per diemPosted 24 days ago

Medical Social Worker

CommonSpirit Health · Columbus, IN

$26.70–$39.71/ hour
  • Per Diem
  • Req 100957062064
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Hospitals in Jeffersonville

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Norton Clark Hospital
Jeffersonville, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Wellstone Regional Hospital
Jeffersonville, IN
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Mental health shortage areas in Clark County

HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Clark County (1 geographic, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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
Louisville, KY12 mi$35.28/hr640,796
Columbus, IN62 mi$29.17/hr51,970
Lexington, KY70 mi$33.96/hr329,437
Bloomington, IN73 mi$30.98/hr79,986
Cincinnati, OH85 mi$32.05/hr314,915
Owensboro, KY87 mi$29.14/hr60,675

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License and tax basics in Indiana

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Indiana state guide

Other healthcare roles in Jeffersonville

Jeffersonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Jeffersonville, IN?

Clinical Social Workers in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area have a median pay of $35.28 per hour, about $73,380 a year. The middle half earn between $29.11 and $38.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Jeffersonville a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?

Louisville/Jefferson County ranks 41st of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 78th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do clinical social workers work in Jeffersonville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jeffersonville, led by Norton Clark Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Jeffersonville as a clinical social worker?

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Jeffersonville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Clark 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 Jeffersonville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Jeffersonville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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

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2What they are offering now

Low$29Median$43.00High$61

368 Social Worker postings with published pay in the US, 303 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Social Worker roles

  1. Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary ProgramPermanent
    $62k–$98k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Shelbyville, IN · posted 2 days ago
  2. Medical Social WorkerPer diem
    $26.70–$39.71/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Columbus, IN · posted 24 days ago

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