PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Clinical Social Worker - LICSW or LMHC
Mass General Brigham · Somerville, MA
$68k–$98k/ year
New this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Cambridge, MA
The median clinical social worker pay in the Cambridge area is $36.16 per hour ($75,210 a year), with the typical range running from $28.94 to $43.16. 23 open roles with published pay are listed for Cambridge and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Cambridge. The free report below lists employers near Cambridge and what they pay.
- $36.16median pay per hour, Boston
- $29–$43typical range per hour
- 5,270clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 23open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Clinical Social Worker roles near Cambridge
Roles in other cities of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Social Worker, Inpatient Psychiatry (LCSW/LICSW)
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$68k–$103k/ year
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Social Worker/LICSW - Brockton, MA
Boston Medical Center · Brockton, MA
$64k–$93k/ year
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Clinical Social Worker LCSW, Mother Baby Unit
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$34.81–$43.26/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Clinical Social Worker MSW, Maternal Child Health
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$34.81–$43.26/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Clinical Social Worker LICSW, Social Work Float (40 hours, Days)
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$42.60–$51.92/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Social Worker - The Center for Transgender Health (CTH)
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$68k–$103k/ year
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Clinical Social Work LCSW, Social Work Float (40 hours, Days)
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$34.81–$43.26/ hour
Per diemPosted 13 days ago
Clinical Social Worker (Per Diem)
Mass General Brigham · Somerville, MA
$32.47–$47.23/ hour
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Clinical Social Worker - Pediatrics
Mass General Brigham · Revere, MA
$55k–$80k/ year
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) - Palliative Care
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$68k–$126k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
MSW Medical Social Worker Hospice
Amedisys · Portsmouth, NH
$34.00–$42.00/ hour
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Named employers near Cambridge, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring clinical social workers near Cambridge
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 15 | $41.21 |
| Boston Medical Center | 7 | $39.03 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $38 |
Clinical Social Worker pay in Cambridge, MA
The metro median is 4% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $34.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 5,270 healthcare social workers employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.61).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.64 | $53,330 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.94 | $60,200 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.16 | $75,210 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $43.16 | $89,770 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.41 | $100,690 | 48% above U.S. median |
How Cambridge ranks
- 65th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 174th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 5 Massachusetts 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 Cambridge
- Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.16 median hour buys what $33.40 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 Cambridge paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,302
- Per year: $65,088
- Per month: $5,424
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Cambridge
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $273 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,555 |
| 13-week assignment | $33,215 |
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 Cambridge
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Cambridge, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 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 Middlesex County
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Middlesex County (2 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville, MA | 1 mi | $36.16/hr | 82,149 |
| Medford, MA | 3 mi | $36.16/hr | 59,898 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Massachusetts · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Cambridge
Cambridge city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Cambridge, MA?
Clinical Social Workers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $36.16 per hour, about $75,210 a year. The middle half earn between $28.94 and $43.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cambridge a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 174th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 65th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Cambridge?
We list 23 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cambridge.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Cambridge as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Cambridge in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Middlesex 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 Cambridge?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cambridge is $273 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,555 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 Cambridge?
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Your Social Worker pay reportCambridge, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationJamaica Plain, MA · 3 postings$59.83/ hr$52–$80
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 3 postings$46.02/ hr$28–$59
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 21 postings$41.21/ hr$27–$61
- Sturdy Memorial HospitalUS, MA · 2 postings$40.33/ hr$32–$49
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$32Median$41.21High$52
43 Social Worker postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 34 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 43 Social Worker roles
- Clin Social Worker LICSW [Palliative Care], 32 Hour Days, University CampusPermanent$68k–$123k/ year
- Clinical Social Worker - LICSW or LMHCPermanent$68k–$98k/ year
+ 41 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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