PermanentPosted 15 days ago
INTAKE ASSESSOR- NIGHT SHIFT (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or RN/Registered Nurse)
Universal Health Services · Grand Forks, ND
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Grand Forks, ND
Clinical Social Workers in the Grand Forks area earn a median of $32.18 per hour, about $66,930 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.32 and $34.51. That ranks 143rd of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 50th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Grand Forks. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Grand Forks.
- $32.18median pay per hour, Grand Forks
- $26–$35typical range per hour
- 40clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 87cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Clinical Social Worker pay in Grand Forks, ND
The metro median is 5% above the North Dakota statewide median of $30.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 40 healthcare social workers employed in the Grand Forks metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.67).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.63 | $49,150 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.32 | $54,750 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.18 | $66,930 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $34.51 | $71,780 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.51 | $75,940 | 12% above U.S. median |
How Grand Forks ranks
- 143rd of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 50th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 North Dakota 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 Grand Forks run 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 40% below the U.S. average (index 59.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.18 median hour buys what $37.13 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Grand Forks paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,158
- Per year: $57,924
- Per month: $4,827
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Grand Forks metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Grand Forks
| 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 North Dakota
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Social Worker - Masters
Essentia Health · Fargo, ND
$65k–$97k/ year
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Minot AFB, ND
$90k–$116k/ year
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Fargo, ND
$62k–$97k/ year
Hospitals in Grand Forks
CMS lists 1 hospital in Grand Forks, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altru Hospital Grand Forks, ND | Acute care | Government and federal | 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 Grand Forks County
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Grand Forks County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 74 mi | $29.21/hr | 136,285 |
| Bismarck, ND | 188 mi | $31.28/hr | 77,772 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 215 mi | $31.46/hr | 72,145 |
| Duluth, MN | 245 mi | $30.68/hr | 87,986 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 259 mi | $34.90/hr | 72,739 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 261 mi | $34.90/hr | 63,807 |
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License and tax basics in North Dakota
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Dakota requires for your role with the North Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
North Dakota 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 Grand Forks, ND?
Clinical Social Workers in the Grand Forks metro area have a median pay of $32.18 per hour, about $66,930 a year. The middle half earn between $26.32 and $34.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Grand Forks a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Grand Forks ranks 50th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 143rd of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Grand Forks?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Grand Forks, led by Altru Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a North Dakota license to work in Grand Forks as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Dakota requires for your role with the North Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Grand Forks in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks?
The federal per diem benchmark in Grand Forks 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.
Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Grand Forks?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
- Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$63.02/ hr$59–$68
- BrightSpring Health ServicesSAN DIEGO, CA · 4 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65
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Low$30Median$38.81High$56
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3Open now: 3 Social Worker roles
- Social Worker - MastersPermanent$65k–$97k/ year
- Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)Permanent$90k–$116k/ year
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