PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Medical Social Worker
Amedisys · Portland, ME
$62k–$78k/ year
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Portland, ME
Pay for clinical social workers in the Portland area centers on $35.58 per hour, or about $74,000 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.17 and the upper quarter over $37.65. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Portland. That ranks 74th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 106th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Portland.
- $35.58median pay per hour, Portland
- $32–$38typical range per hour
- 260clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Portland
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
BrightSpring Health Services · Portland, ME
$40.00–$46.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Amedisys | 1 | $33.65 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $43 |
Clinical Social Worker pay in Portland, ME
The metro median is 2% above the Maine statewide median of $34.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 260 healthcare social workers employed in the Portland-South Portland metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.76 | $59,820 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.17 | $66,910 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $35.58 | $74,000 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.65 | $78,310 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $42.02 | $87,400 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Portland ranks
- 74th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 106th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Maine 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 Portland
- Overall prices in Portland-South Portland run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $35.58 median hour buys what $34.93 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Portland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,281
- Per year: $64,044
- Per month: $5,337
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-South Portland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Portland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $152 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,624 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,112 |
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 Portland
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Portland, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, ME | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital Portland, ME | 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 Cumberland County
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Cumberland County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill, MA | 74 mi | $36.16/hr | 68,291 |
| Manchester, NH | 78 mi | $36.22/hr | 116,386 |
| Lawrence, MA | 81 mi | $36.16/hr | 89,332 |
| Peabody, MA | 86 mi | $36.16/hr | 55,418 |
| Lynn, MA | 89 mi | $36.16/hr | 103,489 |
| Lowell, MA | 89 mi | $36.16/hr | 120,418 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Maine · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Maine
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maine requires for your role with the Maine licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Maine taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Portland
Portland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Portland, ME?
Clinical Social Workers in the Portland-South Portland metro area have a median pay of $35.58 per hour, about $74,000 a year. The middle half earn between $32.17 and $37.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Portland a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Portland-South Portland ranks 106th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 74th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Portland?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Portland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Portland.
Do I need a Maine license to work in Portland as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maine requires for your role with the Maine licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Portland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Cumberland 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 Portland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Portland is $152 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 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
- BrightSpring Health ServicesSOUTH PORTLAND, ME · 3 postings$43.00/ hr$35–$46
- 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
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Low$32Median$43.00High$59
5 Social Worker postings with published pay in Maine, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 5 Social Worker roles
- LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social WorkerPermanent$72k–$78k/ year
- Clinician (LCPC or LCSW) - Waterville, Intensive Outpatient Program, Per DiemPer diem$40.80–$71.40/ hour
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