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Social Worker (Program Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration · Bronx, NY
$125k–$163k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Troy, NY
Pay for clinical social workers in the Troy area centers on $29.66 per hour, or about $61,700 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.49 and the upper quarter over $37.45. That ranks 247th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 297th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Troy. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Troy.
- $29.66median pay per hour, Albany
- $24–$37typical range per hour
- 1,040clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Troy, NY
The metro median is 8% below the New York statewide median of $32.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,040 healthcare social workers employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.31 | $42,240 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.49 | $50,940 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.66 | $61,700 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.45 | $77,900 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.36 | $92,270 | 35% above U.S. median |
How Troy ranks
- 247th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 297th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 11 New York 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 Troy
- Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.66 median hour buys what $29.79 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$1,068
- Per year: $53,388
- Per month: $4,449
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Troy
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $121 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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).
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in New York
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Hospitals in Troy
CMS lists 1 hospital in Troy, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York Troy, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 8 mi | $29.66/hr | 101,317 |
| Schenectady, NY | 14 mi | $29.66/hr | 69,495 |
| Chicopee, MA | 68 mi | $28.32/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 72 mi | $28.32/hr | 154,888 |
| Bristol, CT | 82 mi | $39.37/hr | 62,195 |
| Utica, NY | 82 mi | $25.19/hr | 63,660 |
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Troy, NY?
Clinical Social Workers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $29.66 per hour, about $61,700 a year. The middle half earn between $24.49 and $37.45 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Troy a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 297th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 247th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Troy?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Troy, led by Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New York license to work in Troy as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Troy?
The federal per diem benchmark in Troy is $121 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 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 reportTroy, NY · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 5 postings$51.30/ hr$41–$65
- Garnet HealthMiddletown, NY · 2 postings$47.64/ hr$41–$54
- Maimonides Medical CenterBrooklyn, NY · 5 wage offers$47.03/ hr$38–$53
- Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, NY · 4 wage offers$43.00/ hr$40–$47
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$31Median$39.95High$56
24 Social Worker postings with published pay in New York, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 24 Social Worker roles
- Social Worker (Program Coordinator)Permanent$125k–$163k/ year
- Social Worker - Full Time- DaysPermanent$30.95–$49.03/ hour
+ 22 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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