OH · Springfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Springfield, OH

Clinical Social Workers in the Springfield area earn a median of $29.56 per hour, about $61,480 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.48 and $33.37. That ranks 254th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 200th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Springfield. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Springfield.

Clinical Social Worker pay in Springfield, OH

The metro median is 5% below the Ohio statewide median of $31.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 30 healthcare social workers employed in the Springfield metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.57).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.95$43,58036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.48$48,84028% below U.S. median
Median$29.56$61,48010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$33.37$69,4102% above U.S. median
Top 10%$36.41$75,73011% above U.S. median

How Springfield ranks

  • 254th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 200th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th 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 Springfield

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 61.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.56 median hour buys what $32.67 buys at the national price level, in line with 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$1,064
  • Per year: $53,208
  • Per month: $4,434

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Springfield

ItemFederal 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 Ohio

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Springfield as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Senior Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Cincinnati, OH

$93k–$121k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 889037900
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Social Worker LISW

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio

$69k–$87k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R160182
New this week
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Hospitals in Springfield

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Springfield Regional Medical Center
Springfield, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital
Springfield, OH
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Mental Health Services For Clark And Madison Cos
Springfield, OH
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Mental health shortage areas in Clark County

HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Clark County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Dayton, OH24 mi$29.55/hr136,346
Kettering, OH25 mi$29.55/hr57,028
Middletown, OH42 mi$32.05/hr52,291
Columbus, OH43 mi$33.84/hr933,263
Hamilton, OH55 mi$32.05/hr63,953
Cincinnati, OH66 mi$32.05/hr314,915

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.

Ohio state guide

Other healthcare roles in Springfield

Springfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Springfield, OH?

Clinical Social Workers in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $29.56 per hour, about $61,480 a year. The middle half earn between $23.48 and $33.37 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Springfield a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?

Springfield ranks 200th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 254th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do clinical social workers work in Springfield?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, led by Springfield Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Springfield 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 Springfield in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Clark 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 Springfield?

The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield 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.

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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

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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

  1. Senior Social WorkerPermanent
    $93k–$121k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Cincinnati, OH · posted today
  2. Senior Social Worker- HUD VASH Case ManagerPermanent
    $93k–$121k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Chillicothe, OH · posted 2 days ago

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