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Social Worker - PRN
LMH Health · Lawrence, KS
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Lawrence, KS
The median clinical social worker pay in the Lawrence area is $32.99 per hour ($68,620 a year), with the typical range running from $27.43 to $32.99. That ranks 114th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 61st of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lawrence. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lawrence.
- $32.99median pay per hour, Lawrence
- $27–$33typical range per hour
- 40clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Clinical Social Worker pay in Lawrence, KS
The metro median is 7% above the Kansas statewide median of $30.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 40 healthcare social workers employed in the Lawrence metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.57).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.23 | $42,080 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.43 | $57,050 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.99 | $68,620 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $32.99 | $68,620 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $34.59 | $71,950 | 6% above U.S. median |
How Lawrence ranks
- 114th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 61st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 4 Kansas 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.
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- Overall prices in Lawrence run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.99 median hour buys what $36.56 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Lawrence paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,188
- Per year: $59,382
- Per month: $4,949
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lawrence metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lawrence
| 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 Kansas
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Lawrence as they open.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Social Worker - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)
Veterans Health Administration · Lenexa, KS
$77k–$121k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Social Worker (Clinical)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Riley, KS
$62k–$116k/ year
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Hospitals in Lawrence
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lawrence, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lmh Lawrence, KS | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 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 Douglas County
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Douglas County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 24 mi | $30.58/hr | 125,467 |
| Olathe, KS | 25 mi | $31.01/hr | 149,035 |
| Lenexa, KS | 25 mi | $31.01/hr | 59,427 |
| Shawnee, KS | 25 mi | $31.01/hr | 69,724 |
| Kansas City, KS | 30 mi | $31.01/hr | 156,752 |
| Overland Park, KS | 31 mi | $31.01/hr | 202,893 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Kansas · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Kansas
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kansas requires for your role with the Kansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Kansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Lawrence
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Lawrence, KS?
Clinical Social Workers in the Lawrence metro area have a median pay of $32.99 per hour, about $68,620 a year. The middle half earn between $27.43 and $32.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lawrence a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Lawrence ranks 61st of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 114th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Lawrence?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lawrence, led by Lmh. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Kansas license to work in Lawrence as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kansas requires for your role with the Kansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Lawrence in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Douglas 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 Lawrence?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lawrence 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.
Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Lawrence?
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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
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3Open now: 2 Social Worker roles
- Social Worker - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)Permanent$77k–$121k/ year
- Social Worker (Clinical)Permanent$62k–$116k/ year
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