OR · Beaverton · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Beaverton, OR

The median clinical social worker pay in the Beaverton area is $40.83 per hour ($84,930 a year), with the typical range running from $32.04 to $49.92. That ranks 24th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 32nd of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in the Beaverton metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Beaverton.

Clinical Social Worker pay in Beaverton, OR

The metro median is in line with the Oregon statewide median of $40.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,490 healthcare social workers employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.04$58,32014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.04$66,6402% below U.S. median
Median$40.83$84,93025% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.92$103,83052% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.66$107,45058% above U.S. median

How Beaverton ranks

  • 24th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 32nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 7 Oregon 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 Beaverton

  • Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.83 median hour buys what $38.73 buys at the national price level, 18% 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$1,470
  • Per year: $73,494
  • Per month: $6,124

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

Travel assignment per diem in Beaverton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$132
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,484
13-week assignment$19,292

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 Oregon

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Hospitals in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area

CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area, 7 of the 12 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Portland Va Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Adventist Health Portland
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside
Hillsboro, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Vancouver, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Providence Portland Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Providence St Vincent Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Hillsboro Medical Center
Hillsboro, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Gresham, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Mental health shortage areas in Washington County

HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Washington County (2 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Tigard, OR4 mi$40.83/hr57,301
Hillsboro, OR7 mi$40.83/hr110,337
Salem, OR40 mi$38.81/hr180,406
Albany, OR60 mi$39.46/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR67 mi$39.46/hr61,993
Springfield, OR99 mi$39.53/hr61,182

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License and tax basics in Oregon

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oregon state guide

Other healthcare roles in Beaverton

Beaverton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Beaverton, OR?

Clinical Social Workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $40.83 per hour, about $84,930 a year. The middle half earn between $32.04 and $49.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 32nd of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 24th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do clinical social workers work in Beaverton?

CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area, led by Portland Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Beaverton as a clinical social worker?

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Beaverton in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Washington 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 Beaverton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Beaverton is $132 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,484 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 AdministrationWhite City, OR · 5 postings$44.51/ hr$35–$65
  • North Bend Medical Center, IncCoos Bay, OR · 1 wage offer$26.44/ hr$26–$26
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77

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2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$49.30High$65

6 Social Worker postings with published pay in Oregon, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 Social Worker roles

  1. Social Worker- HUD-VASH Case ManagerPermanent
    $72k–$113k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · White City, OR · posted yesterday
  2. Senior Social Worker-Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI)Permanent
    $104k–$136k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · White City, OR · posted 7 days ago

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