PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Social Worker II, Primary Care at Home
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$30.95–$49.52/ hour
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Camden, NJ
Pay for clinical social workers in the Camden area centers on $34.24 per hour, or about $71,220 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.29 and the upper quarter over $38.15. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Camden. That ranks 95th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 175th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Camden.
- $34.24median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $29–$38typical range per hour
- 3,270clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Social Worker MSW
Cooper University Health Care · Camden, NJ
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Per diemPosted 21 days ago
Social Worker MSW PRN- Psych Unit
Cooper University Health Care · Camden, NJ
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Get my free pay reportClinical Social Worker pay in Camden, NJ
The metro median is 13% below the New Jersey statewide median of $39.29 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 3,270 healthcare social workers employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.35 | $48,570 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.29 | $60,920 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $34.24 | $71,220 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.15 | $79,350 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.52 | $92,600 | 36% above U.S. median |
How Camden ranks
- 95th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 175th 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 Camden
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $34.24 median hour buys what $33.39 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Camden paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,233
- Per year: $61,632
- Per month: $5,136
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Camden
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $112 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,344 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,472 |
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 Camden
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Camden, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper University Hospital Camden, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Camden County
HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Camden County (4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 5 mi | $34.24/hr | 1,573,916 |
| Wilmington, DE | 27 mi | $34.24/hr | 73,176 |
| Trenton, NJ | 27 mi | $37.98/hr | 91,193 |
| Vineland, NJ | 33 mi | $39.29/hr | 62,070 |
| Allentown, PA | 49 mi | $30.29/hr | 127,138 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 50 mi | $30.29/hr | 79,453 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in New Jersey · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Jersey
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New Jersey 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 Camden, NJ?
Clinical Social Workers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $34.24 per hour, about $71,220 a year. The middle half earn between $29.29 and $38.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Camden a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 175th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 95th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Camden?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Camden.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Camden as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Camden in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Camden 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 Camden?
The federal per diem benchmark in Camden is $112 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,344 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 employers
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationNewark, NJ · 3 postings$29.96/ hr$24–$39
- My Home Adult Day Care Center, Inc.Maywood, NJ · 1 wage offer$28.37/ hr$28–$29
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
- Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
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Low$24Median$35.12High$46
6 Social Worker postings with published pay in New Jersey, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Master Social Worker - MSWPermanent$60k–$101k/ year
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