PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Clinical Social Worker - MSW - Weekdays
Carilion Clinic · Roanoke, VA
$63k–$95k/ year
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Roanoke, VA
Pay for clinical social workers in the Roanoke area centers on $29.19 per hour, or about $60,710 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.56 and the upper quarter over $36.21. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Roanoke. That ranks 272nd of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 263rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Roanoke.
- $29.19median pay per hour, Roanoke
- $24–$36typical range per hour
- 160clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 5% below the Virginia statewide median of $30.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 160 healthcare social workers employed in the Roanoke metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.22 | $44,140 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.56 | $49,000 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.19 | $60,710 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.21 | $75,320 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.42 | $77,830 | 14% above U.S. median |
How Roanoke ranks
- 272nd of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 263rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Roanoke
- Overall prices in Roanoke run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.19 median hour buys what $31.18 buys at the national price level, 5% below 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 Roanoke paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,051
- Per year: $52,542
- Per month: $4,379
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Roanoke metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Roanoke
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $119 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,351 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,563 |
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 Roanoke
CMS lists 1 hospital in Roanoke, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion Medical Center Roanoke, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 Roanoke city
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Roanoke 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 43 mi | $29.31/hr | 80,301 |
| Greensboro, NC | 82 mi | $29.93/hr | 307,381 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 83 mi | $32.28/hr | 255,769 |
| Burlington, NC | 87 mi | $29.38/hr | 61,365 |
| High Point, NC | 89 mi | $29.93/hr | 118,601 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 100 mi | $31.56/hr | 51,164 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Roanoke, VA?
Clinical Social Workers in the Roanoke metro area have a median pay of $29.19 per hour, about $60,710 a year. The middle half earn between $23.56 and $36.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Roanoke a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Roanoke ranks 263rd of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 272nd of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Roanoke?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Roanoke. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Roanoke.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Roanoke 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 Roanoke in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Roanoke 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 Roanoke?
The federal per diem benchmark in Roanoke is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 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 Roanoke?
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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
- BRISTOL COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC (CBOC) SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERPermanent$94k–$123k/ year
- Psychiatric Social Worker (LCSW) - Virginia Treatment Center for Children - DaysPermanent$69k–$106k/ year
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