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Senior Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Cincinnati, OH
$93k–$121k/ year
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Cleveland, OH
Pay for clinical social workers in the Cleveland area centers on $33.08 per hour, or about $68,800 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.34 and the upper quarter over $38.78. That ranks 113th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 96th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Cleveland. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Cleveland.
- $33.08median pay per hour, Cleveland
- $28–$39typical range per hour
- 1,900clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 94cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Cleveland, OH
The metro median is 6% above the Ohio statewide median of $31.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,900 healthcare social workers employed in the Cleveland metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.52).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.30 | $46,380 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.34 | $58,950 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.08 | $68,800 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.78 | $80,660 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.43 | $96,570 | 42% above U.S. median |
How Cleveland ranks
- 113th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 96th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Cleveland
- Overall prices in Cleveland run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $33.08 median hour buys what $35.22 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,191
- Per year: $59,544
- Per month: $4,962
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cleveland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Cleveland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $159 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,673 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,749 |
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 Ohio
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Cleveland as they open.
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Senior Social Worker- HUD VASH Case Manager
Veterans Health Administration · Chillicothe, OH
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Hospitals in Cleveland
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Cleveland, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Hospital Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Louis Stokes Cleveland Va Medical Center Cleveland, OH | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lutheran Hospital Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Uh Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital For Rehab Cleveland, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Rainbow Babies And Childrens Hospital Cleveland, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | 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 Cuyahoga County
HRSA lists 6 active mental health shortage designations that include Cuyahoga County (1 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parma, OH | 7 mi | $33.08/hr | 79,350 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 21 mi | $29.80/hr | 50,979 |
| Elyria, OH | 23 mi | $33.08/hr | 53,604 |
| Akron, OH | 29 mi | $29.80/hr | 189,664 |
| Canton, OH | 49 mi | $29.40/hr | 69,211 |
| Youngstown, OH | 60 mi | $30.29/hr | 59,123 |
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 Cleveland
Cleveland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Cleveland, OH?
Clinical Social Workers in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $33.08 per hour, about $68,800 a year. The middle half earn between $28.34 and $38.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cleveland a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Cleveland ranks 96th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 113th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Cleveland?
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Cleveland, led by Fairview Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cleveland 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 Cleveland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 6 active mental health shortage designations that include Cuyahoga 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 Cleveland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cleveland is $159 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,673 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 reportCleveland, OH · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland, OH · 1 wage offer$53.85/ hr$54–$54
- Veterans Health AdministrationCincinnati, OH · 2 postings$51.59/ hr$45–$58
- 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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