MI · Flint · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Flint, MI

Clinical Social Workers in the Flint area earn a median of $32.79 per hour, about $68,210 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.57 and $37.32. That ranks 121st of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 94th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Flint. The free report below lists employers near Flint and what they pay.

More open Clinical Social Worker roles in Flint

1 more open role from employers in Flint. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Social Worker MSW

Ascension Health · Flint, MI

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  • Full Time
  • Req 11239
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Clinical Social Worker pay in Flint, MI

The metro median is 3% above the Michigan statewide median of $31.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 210 healthcare social workers employed in the Flint metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.69$47,20031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.57$57,35016% below U.S. median
Median$32.79$68,210in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.32$77,63014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$42.54$88,48030% above U.S. median

How Flint ranks

  • 121st of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 94th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 13 Michigan 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.

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What your pay buys in Flint

  • Overall prices in Flint run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 74.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $32.79 median hour buys what $35.25 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Flint paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,180
  • Per year: $59,022
  • Per month: $4,918

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Flint metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Flint

ItemFederal 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 Michigan

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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Clinical Social Worker

Acadia Healthcare · New Baltimore, MI

$30.00–$35.00/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 112002
New this week
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Social Worker - PCMHI

Veterans Health Administration · Clare, MI

$87k–$113k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 886705000
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Hospitals in Flint

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Flint, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hurley Medical Center
Flint, MI
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Mclaren Flint
Flint, MI
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Mental health shortage areas in Genesee County

HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Genesee County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Pontiac, MI33 mi$32.66/hr62,528
Rochester Hills, MI37 mi$32.66/hr78,330
Novi, MI39 mi$32.66/hr67,675
Farmington Hills, MI41 mi$32.66/hr84,173
Troy, MI41 mi$32.66/hr89,209
Southfield, MI44 mi$32.66/hr76,874

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Michigan · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Michigan

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Michigan taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Michigan state guide

Other healthcare roles in Flint

Flint city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Flint, MI?

Clinical Social Workers in the Flint metro area have a median pay of $32.79 per hour, about $68,210 a year. The middle half earn between $27.57 and $37.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Flint a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?

Flint ranks 94th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 121st of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do clinical social workers work in Flint?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Flint, led by Hurley Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Flint as a clinical social worker?

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Flint in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Genesee 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 Flint?

The federal per diem benchmark in Flint 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

  • Veterans Health AdministrationClare, MI · 2 postings$45.77/ hr$34–$54
  • 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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2What they are offering now

Low$30Median$41.22High$54

4 Social Worker postings with published pay in Michigan, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Social Worker roles

  1. Clinical Social WorkerPermanent
    $30.00–$35.00/ hour
    Acadia Healthcare · New Baltimore, MI · posted 2 days ago
  2. Social Worker - PCMHIPermanent
    $87k–$113k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Clare, MI · posted 16 days ago

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