PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Regional Clinical Support Specialist Social Worker
AccentCare · Dallas, TX
$100k–$120k/ year
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Little Elm, TX
Clinical Social Workers in the Little Elm area earn a median of $35.86 per hour, about $74,590 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.33 and $41.17. That ranks 70th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 112th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Little Elm and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Little Elm.
- $35.86median pay per hour, Dallas
- $29–$41typical range per hour
- 2,580clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 7% above the Texas statewide median of $33.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,580 healthcare social workers employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.53).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.22 | $46,220 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.33 | $61,010 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $35.86 | $74,590 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $41.17 | $85,630 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.74 | $99,300 | 46% above U.S. median |
How Little Elm ranks
- 70th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 112th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 24 Texas 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 Little Elm
- Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $35.86 median hour buys what $34.79 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Little Elm paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,291
- Per year: $64,548
- Per month: $5,379
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Little Elm
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area
CMS lists 87 hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, 33 of the 52 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial Frisco, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center At Irving Irving, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance Fort Worth, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F Fort Worth, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield Mansfield, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton Denton, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound Flower Mound, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall Rockwall, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton Denton, TX | Acute care | Other | 5 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 Denton County
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Denton County (1 population-group, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frisco, TX | 6 mi | $35.86/hr | 235,208 |
| Lewisville, TX | 10 mi | $35.86/hr | 135,983 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Texas · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Texas
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Little Elm
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Little Elm, TX?
Clinical Social Workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $35.86 per hour, about $74,590 a year. The middle half earn between $29.33 and $41.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Little Elm a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 112th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 70th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Little Elm?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Little Elm.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Little Elm as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Little Elm in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Denton 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 Little Elm?
The federal per diem benchmark in Little Elm 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.
Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Little Elm?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationWaco, TX · 6 postings$54.80/ hr$34–$75
- Shelter Hospice IncDallas, TX · 1 wage offer$41.11/ hr$41–$41
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterMidland, TX · 2 wage offers$23.44/ hr$20–$26
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Low$43Median$52.88High$67
9 Social Worker postings with published pay in Texas, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Senior Social Worker (BHIP) - EDRPPermanent$100k–$130k/ year
- Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)Permanent$91k–$118k/ year
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