VA · Harrisonburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Harrisonburg, VA

Clinical Social Workers in the Harrisonburg area earn a median of $31.56 per hour, about $65,640 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.08 and $39.61. That ranks 164th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 178th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Harrisonburg. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Harrisonburg.

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Clinical Social Worker pay in Harrisonburg, VA

The metro median is 2% above the Virginia statewide median of $30.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 30 healthcare social workers employed in the Harrisonburg metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.42).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.20$50,34026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.08$56,33017% below U.S. median
Median$31.56$65,6404% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.61$82,39021% above U.S. median
Top 10%$39.61$82,39021% above U.S. median

How Harrisonburg ranks

  • 164th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 178th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 7 Virginia 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 Harrisonburg

  • Overall prices in Harrisonburg run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% below the U.S. average (index 82.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.56 median hour buys what $33.26 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.

Estimate your Harrisonburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,136
  • Per year: $56,808
  • Per month: $4,734

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

Travel assignment per diem in Harrisonburg

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).

Hospitals in Harrisonburg

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sentara Rmh Medical Center
Harrisonburg, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

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

Mental health shortage areas in Harrisonburg city

HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Harrisonburg city (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
Lynchburg, VA74 mi$29.31/hr80,301
Richmond, VA98 mi$31.13/hr233,655
Roanoke, VA100 mi$29.19/hr97,912
Alexandria, VA100 mi$37.51/hr159,102
Rockville, MD103 mi$37.51/hr68,417
Gaithersburg, MD103 mi$37.51/hr70,686

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Virginia · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Virginia

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

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

Virginia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Harrisonburg, VA?

Clinical Social Workers in the Harrisonburg metro area have a median pay of $31.56 per hour, about $65,640 a year. The middle half earn between $27.08 and $39.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Harrisonburg ranks 178th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 164th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring clinical social workers in Harrisonburg?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Harrisonburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Harrisonburg.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Harrisonburg as a clinical social worker?

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

Is Harrisonburg in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Harrisonburg city. 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 Harrisonburg?

The federal per diem benchmark in Harrisonburg 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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Your Social Worker pay reportHarrisonburg, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Sentara HealthcareHarrisonburg, VA · 5 postings$46.29/ hr$31–$56
  • Mary Washington HealthcareMWHC Corporate, VA · 4 postings$37.08/ hr$31–$45
  • VCU Health SystemRichmond, VA · 9 postings$35.25/ hr$28–$51
  • AmedisysAbingdon, VA · 3 postings$32.93/ hr$29–$38

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$28Median$37.08High$51

26 Social Worker postings with published pay in Virginia, 22 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 26 Social Worker roles

  1. BRISTOL COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC (CBOC) SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERPermanent
    $94k–$123k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Bristol, VA · posted today
  2. Psychiatric Social Worker (LCSW) - Virginia Treatment Center for Children - DaysPermanent
    $69k–$106k/ year
    VCU Health System · Richmond, VA · posted today

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