PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Hospital Social Worker ED
MultiCare · Spokane, WA
$75k–$107k/ year
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Spokane, WA
The median clinical social worker pay in the Spokane area is $31.94 per hour ($66,430 a year), with the typical range running from $26.99 to $39.17. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Spokane. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Spokane. The free report below lists employers near Spokane and what they pay.
- $31.94median pay per hour, Spokane
- $27–$39typical range per hour
- 430clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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Hospital Social Worker ED
MultiCare · Spokane, WA
$75k–$107k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Hospital Social Worker
MultiCare · Spokane, WA
$75k–$107k/ year
More open Clinical Social Worker roles in Spokane
2 more open roles from employers in Spokane. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Inpatient Adolescent Social Worker
Universal Health Services · Spokane, WA
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Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Inpatient Social Worker - Per Diem
Universal Health Services · Spokane, WA
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Get my free pay reportClinical Social Worker pay in Spokane, WA
The metro median is 12% below the Washington statewide median of $36.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 430 healthcare social workers employed in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.39).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.26 | $44,220 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.99 | $56,140 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.94 | $66,430 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.17 | $81,470 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.03 | $93,660 | 38% above U.S. median |
How Spokane ranks
- 151st of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 232nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Spokane
- Overall prices in Spokane-Spokane Valley run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.94 median hour buys what $31.83 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Spokane paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,150
- Per year: $57,492
- Per month: $4,791
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Spokane
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,484 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,292 |
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 Spokane
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Spokane, 1 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Va Medical Center Spokane, WA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Deaconess Medical Center Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospital For Children Spokane, WA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Inland Northwest Behavioral Health Spokane, WA | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 Spokane County
HRSA lists 9 active mental health shortage designations that include Spokane County (2 geographic, 2 population-group, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Valley, WA | 9 mi | $31.94/hr | 108,267 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 30 mi | $37.01/hr | 57,355 |
| Pasco, WA | 125 mi | $34.76/hr | 81,724 |
| Richland, WA | 130 mi | $34.76/hr | 64,372 |
| Kennewick, WA | 131 mi | $34.76/hr | 86,728 |
| Yakima, WA | 164 mi | $29.18/hr | 97,390 |
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 Spokane
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Spokane, WA?
Clinical Social Workers in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area have a median pay of $31.94 per hour, about $66,430 a year. The middle half earn between $26.99 and $39.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Spokane a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Spokane-Spokane Valley ranks 232nd of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 151st of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Spokane?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Spokane. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Spokane.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Spokane 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 Spokane in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 9 active mental health shortage designations that include Spokane 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 Spokane?
The federal per diem benchmark in Spokane is $126 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,484 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 Spokane?
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Your Social Worker pay reportSpokane, 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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