PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Medical Social Worker Home Health
Amedisys · Columbia, SC
$57k–$71k/ year
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Columbia, SC
The median clinical social worker pay in the Columbia area is $31.05 per hour ($64,590 a year), with the typical range running from $24.58 to $36.70. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Columbia. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Columbia. The free report below lists employers near Columbia and what they pay.
- $31.05median pay per hour, Columbia
- $25–$37typical range per hour
- 560clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Columbia
Per diemPosted 23 days ago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker / PRN
BrightSpring Health Services · Columbia, SC
$45.00–$48.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Amedisys | 1 | $30.62 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $46.50 |
Clinical Social Worker pay in Columbia, SC
The metro median is 2% below the South Carolina statewide median of $31.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 560 healthcare social workers employed in the Columbia 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% | $19.01 | $39,540 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.58 | $51,130 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.05 | $64,590 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.70 | $76,340 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.30 | $94,220 | 38% above U.S. median |
How Columbia ranks
- 184th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 180th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 8 South Carolina 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 Columbia
- Overall prices in Columbia run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.05 median hour buys what $33.15 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Columbia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,118
- Per year: $55,890
- Per month: $4,658
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Columbia
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $115 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,323 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,199 |
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 Columbia
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Columbia, 3 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Sc Va Medical Center Columbia, SC | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Prisma Health Baptist Columbia, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Columbia, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown Columbia, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital Columbia, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp Columbia, SC | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 Richland County
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Richland County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill, SC | 62 mi | $32.14/hr | 75,798 |
| Charlotte, NC | 81 mi | $32.14/hr | 943,476 |
| Augusta, GA | 82 mi | $30.96/hr | 201,737 |
| Summerville, SC | 83 mi | $34.78/hr | 52,625 |
| Gastonia, NC | 85 mi | $32.14/hr | 85,535 |
| Goose Creek, SC | 89 mi | $34.78/hr | 50,352 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in South Carolina · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in South Carolina
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Columbia
Columbia city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Columbia, SC?
Clinical Social Workers in the Columbia metro area have a median pay of $31.05 per hour, about $64,590 a year. The middle half earn between $24.58 and $36.70 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbia a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Columbia ranks 180th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 184th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Columbia?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Columbia. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Columbia.
Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Columbia as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Columbia in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Richland 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 Columbia?
The federal per diem benchmark in Columbia is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Columbia?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AmedisysColumbia, SC · 3 postings$30.77/ hr$27–$60
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
- Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$63.02/ hr$59–$68
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2What they are offering now
Low$27Median$38.63High$57
4 Social Worker postings with published pay in South Carolina, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Social Worker roles
- Medical Social Worker Home HealthPermanent$57k–$71k/ year
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker / PRNPer diem$45.00–$48.00/ hour
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