PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Social Worker
Essentia Health · Duluth, MN
$28.40–$42.60/ hour
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Duluth, MN
Clinical Social Workers in the Duluth area earn a median of $30.68 per hour, about $63,810 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.86 and $35.25. That ranks 198th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 122nd of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Duluth. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Duluth.
- $30.68median pay per hour, Duluth
- $28–$35typical range per hour
- 170clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 12% below the Minnesota statewide median of $34.78 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 170 healthcare social workers employed in the Duluth metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.61 | $51,190 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.86 | $57,950 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.68 | $63,810 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.25 | $73,320 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $41.97 | $87,300 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Duluth ranks
- 198th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 122nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 4 Minnesota 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 Duluth
- Overall prices in Duluth run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.68 median hour buys what $34.56 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Duluth paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,104
- Per year: $55,224
- Per month: $4,602
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Duluth metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Duluth
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,890 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,570 |
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 Duluth
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Lukes Hospital Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Essentia Health Duluth Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 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 St. Louis County
HRSA lists 7 active mental health shortage designations that include St. Louis County (1 population-group, 6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine, MN | 122 mi | $34.90/hr | 75,172 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 124 mi | $34.90/hr | 63,807 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 129 mi | $34.90/hr | 82,893 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 130 mi | $31.46/hr | 72,145 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 131 mi | $34.90/hr | 72,739 |
| St. Paul, MN | 134 mi | $34.90/hr | 307,465 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Minnesota · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Minnesota
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Duluth
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Duluth, MN?
Clinical Social Workers in the Duluth metro area have a median pay of $30.68 per hour, about $63,810 a year. The middle half earn between $27.86 and $35.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Duluth a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Duluth ranks 122nd of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 198th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Duluth?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Duluth. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Duluth.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Duluth as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Duluth in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active mental health shortage designations that include St. Louis 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 Duluth?
The federal per diem benchmark in Duluth is $184 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,890 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 Duluth?
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Your Social Worker pay reportDuluth, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Mayo ClinicRochester, MN · 3 postings$45.63/ hr$36–$55
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 5 postings$40.41/ hr$31–$50
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 8 postings$38.90/ hr$29–$53
- AccentCareSaint Paul, MN · 3 postings$36.54/ hr$31–$41
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$31Median$40.41High$51
23 Social Worker postings with published pay in Minnesota, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 23 Social Worker roles
- Social WorkerPermanent$31.07–$49.76/ hour
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