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Clinical Social Worker II - Inpatient Care Management - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Cone Health · Greensboro, NC
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Greensboro, NC
The median clinical social worker pay in the Greensboro area is $29.93 per hour ($62,260 a year), with the typical range running from $27.64 to $34.27. That ranks 232nd of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 217th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Greensboro. The free report below lists employers near Greensboro and what they pay.
- $29.93median pay per hour, Greensboro
- $28–$34typical range per hour
- 290clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Clinical Social Worker roles in Greensboro
4 more open roles from employers in Greensboro. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Clinic Licensed Clinical Social Worker II
Cone Health · Greensboro, NC
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Clinical Social Worker - Women's Health - Part Time
Cone Health · Greensboro, NC
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Clinical Social Worker II - Value-Based Care
Cone Health · Greensboro, NC
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Clinical Social Worker pay in Greensboro, NC
The metro median is 4% below the North Carolina statewide median of $31.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 290 healthcare social workers employed in the Greensboro-High Point metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.07 | $47,990 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.64 | $57,490 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.93 | $62,260 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $34.27 | $71,280 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.00 | $76,960 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Greensboro ranks
- 232nd of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 217th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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.
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- Overall prices in Greensboro-High Point run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.93 median hour buys what $32.23 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.
Estimate your Greensboro paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,077
- Per year: $53,874
- Per month: $4,490
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Greensboro-High Point metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Greensboro
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $119 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,351 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,563 |
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 North Carolina
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Greensboro as they open.
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Social Worker (Clinical)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Bragg, NC
$93k–$122k/ year
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Social Worker LCSW Ambulatory - NorthPark - PT
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
$28.55–$42.85/ hour
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Medical Social Worker
Amedisys · Leland, NC
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Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Cherry Point, NC
$90k–$116k/ year
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Social Worker II AHWFB
Advocate Health · North Carolina
$30.70–$46.05/ hour
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Social Worker LCSW Ambulatory
Advocate Health · North Carolina
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Hospitals in Greensboro
CMS lists 1 hospital in Greensboro, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The Greensboro, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 Guilford County
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Guilford County (2 population-group, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point, NC | 12 mi | $29.93/hr | 118,601 |
| Burlington, NC | 20 mi | $29.38/hr | 61,365 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 24 mi | $32.28/hr | 255,769 |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 45 mi | $37.24/hr | 64,028 |
| Durham, NC | 52 mi | $37.24/hr | 301,870 |
| Apex, NC | 59 mi | $32.94/hr | 75,977 |
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 Greensboro
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Greensboro, NC?
Clinical Social Workers in the Greensboro-High Point metro area have a median pay of $29.93 per hour, about $62,260 a year. The middle half earn between $27.64 and $34.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Greensboro a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Greensboro-High Point ranks 217th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 232nd of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Greensboro?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Greensboro, led by Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Greensboro 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 Greensboro in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Guilford 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 Greensboro?
The federal per diem benchmark in Greensboro is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 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 reportGreensboro, 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
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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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