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Senior Social Worker - Program of Comprehensive Assistance to Family Caregivers
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$112k–$145k/ year
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Springfield, MO
Pay for clinical social workers in the Springfield area centers on $25.71 per hour, or about $53,480 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.96 and the upper quarter over $30.93. That ranks 343rd of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 306th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Springfield. The free report below lists employers near Springfield and what they pay.
- $25.71median pay per hour, Springfield
- $20–$31typical range per hour
- 400clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Springfield, MO
The metro median is 1% above the Missouri statewide median of $25.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 400 healthcare social workers employed in the Springfield metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.51).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.32 | $38,110 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.96 | $41,520 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Median | $25.71 | $53,480 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.93 | $64,330 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.91 | $80,930 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Springfield ranks
- 343rd of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 306th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 8 Missouri 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 Springfield
- Overall prices in Springfield run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 65.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $25.71 median hour buys what $29.02 buys at the national price level, 11% below 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$926
- Per year: $46,278
- Per month: $3,856
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Springfield
| 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 Missouri
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Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Medical Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) PRN
Amedisys · Lee'S Summit, MO
$25.00–$33.00/ hour
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Hospitals in Springfield
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Springfield, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Medical Centers Springfield, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Springfield Springfield, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Lakeland Behavioral Health System Springfield, MO | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Springfield Springfield, MO | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 Greene County
HRSA lists 5 active mental health shortage designations that include Greene County (1 population-group, 4 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO | 67 mi | $23.45/hr | 53,605 |
| Rogers, AR | 77 mi | $29.19/hr | 75,639 |
| Bentonville, AR | 78 mi | $29.19/hr | 61,791 |
| Springdale, AR | 84 mi | $29.19/hr | 89,368 |
| Fayetteville, AR | 91 mi | $29.19/hr | 103,134 |
| Columbia, MO | 132 mi | $27.46/hr | 130,900 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Missouri · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Missouri
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Missouri taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Springfield
Springfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Springfield, MO?
Clinical Social Workers in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $25.71 per hour, about $53,480 a year. The middle half earn between $19.96 and $30.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Springfield a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Springfield ranks 306th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 343rd of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Springfield?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Springfield, led by Cox Medical Centers. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Missouri license to work in Springfield as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Springfield in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active mental health shortage designations that include Greene 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 Springfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield 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 reportSpringfield, MO · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationKansas City, MO · 2 postings$57.85/ hr$47–$70
- AmedisysLee'S Summit, MO · 2 postings$31.25/ hr$25–$35
- Harrison County Health Department & Harrison County Home HealthBethany, MO · 1 wage offer$27.36/ hr$27–$27
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$27Median$43.77High$68
4 Social Worker postings with published pay in Missouri, 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
- Senior Social Worker - Program of Comprehensive Assistance to Family CaregiversPermanent$112k–$145k/ year
- Medical Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) PRNPer diem$25.00–$33.00/ hour
+ 2 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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