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Senior Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Cincinnati, OH
$93k–$121k/ year
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Cincinnati, OH
Pay for clinical social workers in the Cincinnati area centers on $32.05 per hour, or about $66,670 a year. The lower quarter earns under $26.89 and the upper quarter over $37.77. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in Cincinnati. That ranks 148th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 163rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Cincinnati and what they pay.
- $32.05median pay per hour, Cincinnati
- $27–$38typical range per hour
- 1,600clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Social Worker (MSW), Emergency Department, Third Shift, 12 Hour PM
UC Health · Cincinnati, OH
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Ambulatory Care Management Social Worker - LCSW
TriHealth · Cincinnati, OH
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Social Worker for Nephrology, Kidney Transplant and Dialysis
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Psychiatric Emergency Social Worker (MSW), Part Time, First Shift, Weekends
UC Health · Cincinnati, OH
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Social Worker for Liver Transplant
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
School Based Therapist Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Social Worker (LISW), Montgomery Elementary
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Social Worker (MSW), Care Management, Full Time, First Shift
UC Health · Cincinnati, OH
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
SOCIAL WORKER II - Good Sam OBGYN Center
TriHealth · Cincinnati, OH
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Social Worker - TriHealth Center for Health Equity
TriHealth · Cincinnati, OH
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Psychiatric Social Worker (MSW), Part Time, Third Shift
UC Health · Cincinnati, OH
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Inpatient Social Worker
Acadia Healthcare · Cincinnati, OH
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Get my free pay reportClinical Social Worker pay in Cincinnati, OH
The metro median is 3% above the Ohio statewide median of $31.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,600 healthcare social workers employed in the Cincinnati 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% | $21.71 | $45,160 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.89 | $55,930 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.05 | $66,670 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.77 | $78,560 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $42.68 | $88,770 | 30% above U.S. median |
How Cincinnati ranks
- 148th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 163rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 11 Ohio 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 Cincinnati
- Overall prices in Cincinnati run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.05 median hour buys what $33.61 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Cincinnati paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,154
- Per year: $57,690
- Per month: $4,808
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cincinnati metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Cincinnati
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $163 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,743 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,659 |
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 Cincinnati
CMS lists 13 hospitals in Cincinnati, 6 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Cincinnati Va Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Health - West Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Bethesda North Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Assurance Health Cincinnati Llc Cincinnati, OH | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Hamilton County
HRSA lists 6 active mental health shortage designations that include Hamilton County (1 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton, OH | 18 mi | $32.05/hr | 63,953 |
| Middletown, OH | 26 mi | $32.05/hr | 52,291 |
| Kettering, OH | 43 mi | $29.55/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 47 mi | $29.55/hr | 136,346 |
| Springfield, OH | 66 mi | $29.56/hr | 58,138 |
| Columbus, IN | 76 mi | $29.17/hr | 51,970 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Ohio · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Ohio
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Cincinnati
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Cincinnati, OH?
Clinical Social Workers in the Cincinnati metro area have a median pay of $32.05 per hour, about $66,670 a year. The middle half earn between $26.89 and $37.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cincinnati a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Cincinnati ranks 163rd of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 148th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Cincinnati?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Cincinnati. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cincinnati.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cincinnati as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Cincinnati in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 6 active mental health shortage designations that include Hamilton 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 Cincinnati?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cincinnati is $163 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,743 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
- Veterans Health AdministrationCincinnati, OH · 2 postings$51.59/ hr$45–$58
- Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland, OH · 1 wage offer$53.85/ hr$54–$54
- Attain Behavioral HealthBeachwood, OH · 1 wage offer$28.97/ hr$29–$29
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$33Median$51.55High$58
3 Social Worker postings with published pay in Ohio, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Social Worker roles
- Senior Social WorkerPermanent$93k–$121k/ year
- Senior Social Worker- HUD VASH Case ManagerPermanent$93k–$121k/ year
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