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Senior Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Cincinnati, OH
$93k–$121k/ year
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Hamilton, OH
Clinical Social Workers in the Hamilton area earn a median of $32.05 per hour, about $66,670 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.89 and $37.77. That ranks 148th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 163rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Hamilton and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Hamilton and what they pay.
- $32.05median pay per hour, Cincinnati
- $27–$38typical range per hour
- 1,600clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Medical Social Worker
CommonSpirit Health · Florence, KY
$28.10–$41.80/ hour
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Social Worker II (North) - Hospice of Cincinnati
TriHealth · Hamilton, OH
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $51.55 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $34.95 |
Clinical Social Worker pay in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton
- 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $124 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,386 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,018 |
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 Hamilton
CMS lists 1 hospital in Hamilton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital Hamilton, OH | 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 Butler County
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Butler County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown, OH | 13 mi | $32.05/hr | 52,291 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 18 mi | $32.05/hr | 314,915 |
| Kettering, OH | 30 mi | $29.55/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 33 mi | $29.55/hr | 136,346 |
| Springfield, OH | 55 mi | $29.56/hr | 58,138 |
| Muncie, IN | 71 mi | $35.86/hr | 65,320 |
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 Hamilton
Hamilton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Cincinnati area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hamilton.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Hamilton 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 Hamilton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Butler 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 Hamilton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Hamilton is $124 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 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 reportHamilton, 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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