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Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program
Veterans Health Administration · Shelbyville, IN
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in South Bend, IN
Clinical Social Workers in the South Bend area earn a median of $31.77 per hour, about $66,090 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.43 and $37.89. That ranks 158th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 138th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in South Bend. The free report below lists employers near South Bend and what they pay.
- $31.77median pay per hour, South Bend
- $27–$38typical range per hour
- 180clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in South Bend, IN
The metro median is 2% below the Indiana statewide median of $32.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 180 healthcare social workers employed in the South Bend-Mishawaka metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.17 | $46,110 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.43 | $57,050 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.77 | $66,090 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.89 | $78,810 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $42.43 | $88,250 | 30% above U.S. median |
How South Bend ranks
- 158th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 138th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 12 Indiana 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 South Bend
- Overall prices in South Bend-Mishawaka run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.77 median hour buys what $34.21 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$1,144
- Per year: $57,186
- Per month: $4,766
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the South Bend-Mishawaka metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in South Bend
| Item | Federal 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
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$26.70–$39.71/ hour
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Hospitals in South Bend
CMS lists 1 hospital in South Bend, 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 South Bend South Bend, IN | 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 St. Joseph County
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include St. Joseph County (1 population-group). 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka, IN | 5 mi | $31.77/hr | 51,020 |
| Elkhart, IN | 16 mi | $31.92/hr | 53,690 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 54 mi | $33.75/hr | 73,290 |
| Gary, IN | 56 mi | $35.91/hr | 67,555 |
| Hammond, IN | 63 mi | $35.91/hr | 76,030 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 69 mi | $29.75/hr | 52,205 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Indiana · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
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.
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in South Bend, IN?
Clinical Social Workers in the South Bend-Mishawaka metro area have a median pay of $31.77 per hour, about $66,090 a year. The middle half earn between $27.43 and $37.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is South Bend a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
South Bend-Mishawaka ranks 138th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 158th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in South Bend?
CMS lists 1 hospital in South Bend, led by Memorial Hospital Of South Bend. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in South Bend 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 South Bend in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include St. Joseph 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 South Bend?
The federal per diem benchmark in South Bend 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
- Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary ProgramPermanent$62k–$98k/ year
- Medical Social WorkerPer diem$26.70–$39.71/ hour
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