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Senior Social Worker - Program of Comprehensive Assistance to Family Caregivers
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$112k–$145k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Shawnee, KS
Pay for clinical social workers in the Shawnee area centers on $31.01 per hour, or about $64,500 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.57 and the upper quarter over $36.41. The CMS hospital directory lists 23 hospitals in the Shawnee metro area. That ranks 187th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 171st of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Shawnee and what they pay.
- $31.01median pay per hour, Kansas City
- $24–$36typical range per hour
- 1,380clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Social Worker - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)
Veterans Health Administration · Lenexa, KS
$77k–$121k/ year
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Medical Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) PRN
Amedisys · Lee'S Summit, MO
$25.00–$33.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $54.61 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $29 |
Clinical Social Worker pay in Shawnee, KS
The metro median is in line with the Kansas statewide median of $30.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,380 healthcare social workers employed in the Kansas City metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.00 | $41,600 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.57 | $49,030 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.01 | $64,500 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.41 | $75,730 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $42.52 | $88,440 | 30% above U.S. median |
How Shawnee ranks
- 187th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 171st 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 Shawnee
- Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.01 median hour buys what $33.51 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Shawnee paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,116
- Per year: $55,818
- Per month: $4,652
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kansas City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Shawnee
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
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 the Kansas City area
CMS lists 23 hospitals in the Kansas City area, 10 of the 18 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes North Hospital Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park, Inc Overland Park, KS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kansas City Va Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Overland Park Reg Med Ctr Overland Park, KS | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Luke's East Hospital Lees Summit, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Luke's South Hospital Overland Park, KS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital Olathe, KS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 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 Johnson County
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Johnson County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | 4 mi | $31.01/hr | 59,427 |
| Kansas City, KS | 8 mi | $31.01/hr | 156,752 |
| Lawrence, KS | 25 mi | $32.99/hr | 97,271 |
| Topeka, KS | 48 mi | $30.58/hr | 125,467 |
| St. Joseph, MO | 51 mi | $22.37/hr | 71,098 |
| Manhattan, KS | 97 mi | $28.69/hr | 54,700 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Shawnee, KS?
Clinical Social Workers in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $31.01 per hour, about $64,500 a year. The middle half earn between $23.57 and $36.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Shawnee a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Kansas City ranks 171st of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 187th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Shawnee?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Kansas City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Shawnee.
Do I need a Kansas license to work in Shawnee 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 Shawnee in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Johnson 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 Shawnee?
The federal per diem benchmark in Shawnee is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 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 - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)Permanent$77k–$121k/ year
- Social Worker (Clinical)Permanent$62k–$116k/ year
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