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Clin Social Worker LICSW [Palliative Care], 32 Hour Days, University Campus
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$68k–$123k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Fall River, MA
Clinical Social Workers in the Fall River area earn a median of $37.46 per hour, about $77,910 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.86 and $43.87. That ranks 50th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 56th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Fall River. The free report below lists employers near Fall River and what they pay.
- $37.46median pay per hour, Providence
- $28–$44typical range per hour
- 910clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 102cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Fall River, MA
The metro median is 8% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $34.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 910 healthcare social workers employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.48 | $50,920 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.86 | $57,950 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.46 | $77,910 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $43.87 | $91,250 | 34% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.40 | $100,670 | 48% above U.S. median |
How Fall River ranks
- 50th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 56th 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 Fall River
- Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.46 median hour buys what $36.81 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,349
- Per year: $67,428
- Per month: $5,619
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Providence-Warwick metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fall River
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,442 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,746 |
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).
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Massachusetts
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Mass General Brigham · Somerville, MA
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Medical Social Worker (LCSW), Harrington Hospital Med-Surg, Southbridge Campus - 24hr, Days
UMass Memorial Health Care · Southbridge, MA
$59k–$106k/ year
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Social Worker - Ambulatory
Baystate Health · Longmeadow, MA
$71k–$82k/ year
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Integrated Behavioral Health Medical Social Worker
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$66k–$79k/ year
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Supervisory Social Worker (Outpatient Subspecialty/Social Work Navigator)
Veterans Health Administration · Jamaica Plain, MA
$108k–$141k/ year
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Hospitals in Fall River
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Fall River, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Hospitals Group Fall River, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Anne's Hospital Fall River, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center Fall River, MA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Bristol County
HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Bristol County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford, MA | 9 mi | $37.46/hr | 101,318 |
| Taunton, MA | 12 mi | $37.46/hr | 61,936 |
| Brockton, MA | 25 mi | $36.16/hr | 105,788 |
| Weymouth Town, MA | 34 mi | $36.16/hr | 60,159 |
| Quincy, MA | 37 mi | $36.16/hr | 103,434 |
| Newton, MA | 42 mi | $36.16/hr | 90,700 |
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License and tax basics in Massachusetts
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Fall River, MA?
Clinical Social Workers in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $37.46 per hour, about $77,910 a year. The middle half earn between $27.86 and $43.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fall River a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Providence-Warwick ranks 56th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 50th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Fall River?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Fall River, led by Southcoast Hospitals Group. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Fall River 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 Fall River in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Bristol 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 Fall River?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fall River is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Social Worker pay reportFall River, 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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