PermanentPosted today
Senior Social Worker (Inpatient Psychiatry)
Veterans Health Administration · Seattle, WA
$105k–$136k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Seattle, WA
The median clinical social worker pay in the Seattle area is $39.49 per hour ($82,140 a year), with the typical range running from $27.70 to $47.79. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Seattle. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Seattle. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Seattle.
- $39.49median pay per hour, Seattle
- $28–$48typical range per hour
- 2,700clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Seattle
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Social Worker MSW U
MultiCare · Seattle, WA
$41.00–$61.71/ hour
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Transplant Licensed Social Worker
CommonSpirit Health · Seattle, WA
$45.06–$67.03/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Medical Social Worker - PRN
Amedisys · Seattle, WA
$52.00–$67.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
More open Clinical Social Worker roles in Seattle
6 more open roles from employers in Seattle. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted yesterday
Senior Social Worker - Adult Psychiatric Unit
UW Medicine · Seattle, WA
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Social Worker - NICU
UW Medicine · Seattle, WA
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Social Worker - UW Medicine Primary Care at South Lake Union
UW Medicine · Seattle, WA
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Medical Social Worker/LICSW - KP Capitol Hill-Seattle
Kaiser Permanente · Seattle, WA
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Social Worker - Enhanced Care Management/Bed Readiness Program
UW Medicine · Seattle, WA
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Social Worker - Max Clinic
UW Medicine · Seattle, WA
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Named employers near Seattle, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring clinical social workers near Seattle
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $57.99 |
| MultiCare | 1 | $51.36 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $56.05 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $59.50 |
Clinical Social Worker pay in Seattle, WA
The metro median is 9% above the Washington statewide median of $36.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,700 healthcare social workers employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.07 | $47,990 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.70 | $57,620 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.49 | $82,140 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.79 | $99,400 | 46% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.21 | $114,840 | 69% above U.S. median |
How Seattle ranks
- 30th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 84th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 Washington 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 Seattle
- Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.49 median hour buys what $35.53 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Seattle paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,422
- Per year: $71,082
- Per month: $5,924
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Seattle
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $208 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,100 |
| 13-week assignment | $27,300 |
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 Seattle
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Seattle, 5 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) Seattle, WA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Washington Medical Ctr Seattle, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Harborview Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Navos - Inpatient Services Seattle, WA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 King County
HRSA lists 22 active mental health shortage designations that include King County (1 geographic, 4 population-group, 17 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland, WA | 9 mi | $39.49/hr | 95,499 |
| Bellevue, WA | 9 mi | $39.49/hr | 154,377 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Washington · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Washington
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Washington 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 Seattle
Seattle city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Seattle, WA?
Clinical Social Workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $39.49 per hour, about $82,140 a year. The middle half earn between $27.70 and $47.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Seattle a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 84th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 30th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Seattle?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in Seattle. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Seattle.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Seattle as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Seattle in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 22 active mental health shortage designations that include King 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 Seattle?
The federal per diem benchmark in Seattle is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 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 Seattle?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Seattle and across Washington. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Seattle.
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- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
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Your Social Worker pay reportSeattle, WA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationSeattle, WA · 2 postings$68.08/ hr$50–$88
- CommonSpirit HealthGIG HARBOR, WA · 4 postings$50.03/ hr$37–$67
- MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 23 postings$48.03/ hr$34–$66
- Fresenius Medical CareOmak, WA · 4 postings$39.94/ hr$28–$51
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$48.60High$62
36 Social Worker postings with published pay in Washington, 18 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 36 Social Worker roles
- Senior Social Worker (Inpatient Psychiatry)Permanent$105k–$136k/ year
- Care Coordination Master Social WorkerPer diem$38.21–$61.85/ hour
+ 34 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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