TX · Sherman · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Sherman, TX

The median clinical social worker pay in the Sherman area is $31.44 per hour ($65,390 a year), with the typical range running from $31.24 to $36.99. That ranks 171st of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 170th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Sherman. The free report below lists employers near Sherman and what they pay.

Clinical Social Worker pay in Sherman, TX

The metro median is 7% below the Texas statewide median of $33.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 60 healthcare social workers employed in the Sherman-Denison metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.33$50,61026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.24$64,9805% below U.S. median
Median$31.44$65,3904% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$36.99$76,94013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$43.18$89,81032% above U.S. median

How Sherman ranks

  • 171st of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 170th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 10th 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 Sherman

  • Overall prices in Sherman-Denison run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.44 median hour buys what $33.53 buys at the national price level, 2% 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$1,132
  • Per year: $56,592
  • Per month: $4,716
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Sherman

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 Texas

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

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Senior Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Houston, TX

$113k–$147k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888135900
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Sherman

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Sherman, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At Sherma
Sherman, TX
Acute careOther3 of 5Yes
Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center
Sherman, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Carrus Behavioral Hospital
Sherman, TX
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 Grayson County

HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Grayson County (1 population-group). 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Celina, TX23 mi$35.86/hr51,661
McKinney, TX30 mi$35.86/hr227,526
Little Elm, TX35 mi$35.86/hr61,219
Frisco, TX35 mi$35.86/hr235,208
Allen, TX36 mi$35.86/hr113,746
Plano, TX41 mi$35.86/hr293,286

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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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Sherman

Sherman city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Sherman, TX?

Clinical Social Workers in the Sherman-Denison metro area have a median pay of $31.44 per hour, about $65,390 a year. The middle half earn between $31.24 and $36.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Sherman-Denison ranks 170th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 171st of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do clinical social workers work in Sherman?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Sherman, led by Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At Sherma. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Sherman 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 Sherman in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Grayson 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 Sherman?

The federal per diem benchmark in Sherman 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

  • 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

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

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.

3Open now: 9 Social Worker roles

  1. Senior Social Worker (BHIP) - EDRPPermanent
    $100k–$130k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Waco, TX · posted today
  2. Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)Permanent
    $91k–$118k/ year
    Defense Health Agency · Lackland AFB, TX · posted today

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