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Medical Social Worker Home Health
Amedisys · Durham, NC
$52k–$70k/ year
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Durham, NC
Clinical Social Workers in the Durham area earn a median of $37.24 per hour, about $77,460 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $33.29 and $37.62. That ranks 52nd of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 36th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Durham. The free report below lists employers near Durham and what they pay.
- $37.24median pay per hour, Durham
- $33–$38typical range per hour
- 500clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 19% above the North Carolina statewide median of $31.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 500 healthcare social workers employed in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.21).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.32 | $60,990 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $33.29 | $69,240 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Median | $37.24 | $77,460 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.62 | $78,250 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.73 | $90,960 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Durham ranks
- 52nd of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 36th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 13 North Carolina 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 Durham
- Overall prices in Durham-Chapel Hill run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.24 median hour buys what $38.17 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 Durham paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,341
- Per year: $67,032
- Per month: $5,586
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Durham
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $121 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,365 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,745 |
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 Durham
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Durham, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Regional Hospital Durham, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Duke University Hospital Durham, NC | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Durham Va Medical Center Durham, NC | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| North Carolina Specialty Hospital Durham, NC | Acute care | 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 Durham County
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Durham County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill, NC | 9 mi | $37.24/hr | 64,028 |
| Cary, NC | 14 mi | $32.94/hr | 182,659 |
| Apex, NC | 17 mi | $32.94/hr | 75,977 |
| Raleigh, NC | 18 mi | $32.94/hr | 499,825 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 22 mi | $32.94/hr | 56,764 |
| Burlington, NC | 33 mi | $29.38/hr | 61,365 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in North Carolina · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in North Carolina
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Durham
Durham city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Durham, NC?
Clinical Social Workers in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area have a median pay of $37.24 per hour, about $77,460 a year. The middle half earn between $33.29 and $37.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Durham a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Durham-Chapel Hill ranks 36th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 52nd of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Durham?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Durham. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Durham.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Durham as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Durham in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Durham 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 Durham?
The federal per diem benchmark in Durham is $121 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,365 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 reportDurham, NC · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Bragg, NC · 2 postings$50.59/ hr$43–$58
- Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC · 6 postings$38.38/ hr$29–$46
- AmedisysLeland, NC · 3 postings$29.25/ hr$25–$34
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$27Median$38.38High$46
11 Social Worker postings with published pay in North Carolina, 11 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 11 Social Worker roles
- Social Worker (Clinical)Permanent$93k–$122k/ year
- Social Worker LCSW Ambulatory - NorthPark - PTPermanent$28.55–$42.85/ hour
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