PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Social Worker - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)
Veterans Health Administration · Lenexa, KS
$77k–$121k/ year
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Topeka, KS
Pay for clinical social workers in the Topeka area centers on $30.58 per hour, or about $63,600 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.47 and the upper quarter over $35.95. That ranks 200th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 130th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Topeka. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Topeka.
- $30.58median pay per hour, Topeka
- $29–$36typical range per hour
- 130clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Topeka, KS
The metro median is 1% below the Kansas statewide median of $30.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 130 healthcare social workers employed in the Topeka metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.99 | $51,980 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.47 | $61,300 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.58 | $63,600 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.95 | $74,780 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.47 | $75,860 | 11% above U.S. median |
How Topeka ranks
- 200th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 130th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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.
What your pay buys in Topeka
- Overall prices in Topeka run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.58 median hour buys what $34.43 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$1,101
- Per year: $55,044
- Per month: $4,587
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Topeka metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Topeka
| 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
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Social Worker (Clinical)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Riley, KS
$62k–$116k/ year
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Hospitals in Topeka
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Topeka, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Hospital Topeka, KS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Va Eastern Kansas Healthcare System Topeka, KS | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus Topeka, KS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | 24 mi | $32.99/hr | 97,271 |
| Shawnee, KS | 48 mi | $31.01/hr | 69,724 |
| Lenexa, KS | 48 mi | $31.01/hr | 59,427 |
| Olathe, KS | 48 mi | $31.01/hr | 149,035 |
| Manhattan, KS | 50 mi | $28.69/hr | 54,700 |
| Kansas City, KS | 52 mi | $31.01/hr | 156,752 |
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 Topeka
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Topeka, KS?
Clinical Social Workers in the Topeka metro area have a median pay of $30.58 per hour, about $63,600 a year. The middle half earn between $29.47 and $35.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Topeka a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Topeka ranks 130th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 200th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Topeka?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Topeka, led by Stormont Vail Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Kansas license to work in Topeka 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.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Topeka?
The federal per diem benchmark in Topeka 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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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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