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Social Worker
Allina Health · Minnesota
$31.07–$49.76/ hour
New this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in St. Cloud, MN
Clinical Social Workers in the St. Cloud area earn a median of $31.46 per hour, about $65,430 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.26 and $36.02. That ranks 168th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 74th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud. Tell us your role and we email current openings near St. Cloud.
- $31.46median pay per hour, St. Cloud
- $28–$36typical range per hour
- 90clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in St. Cloud, MN
The metro median is 10% below the Minnesota statewide median of $34.78 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 90 healthcare social workers employed in the St. Cloud metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.76 | $51,500 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.26 | $58,780 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.46 | $65,430 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.02 | $74,920 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $40.38 | $83,990 | 23% above U.S. median |
How St. Cloud ranks
- 168th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 74th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 St. Cloud
- Overall prices in St. Cloud run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.46 median hour buys what $35.90 buys at the national price level, 10% 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$1,133
- Per year: $56,628
- Per month: $4,719
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Cloud metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in St. Cloud
| Item | Federal 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 Minnesota
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Allina Health · Minnesota
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Hospitals in St. Cloud
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital Saint Cloud, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Cloud Va Medical Center St. Cloud, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 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 Benton County
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Benton County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove, MN | 45 mi | $34.90/hr | 72,739 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 48 mi | $34.90/hr | 63,807 |
| Plymouth, MN | 49 mi | $34.90/hr | 78,551 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 49 mi | $34.90/hr | 82,893 |
| Blaine, MN | 53 mi | $34.90/hr | 75,172 |
| Minnetonka, MN | 54 mi | $34.90/hr | 52,651 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in St. Cloud, MN?
Clinical Social Workers in the St. Cloud metro area have a median pay of $31.46 per hour, about $65,430 a year. The middle half earn between $28.26 and $36.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Cloud a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
St. Cloud ranks 74th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 168th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in St. Cloud?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, led by Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Benton 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 St. Cloud?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Cloud 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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Your Social Worker pay reportSt. Cloud, 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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