WI · Janesville · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Janesville, WI

The median clinical social worker pay in the Janesville area is $34.07 per hour ($70,870 a year), with the typical range running from $30.59 to $35.51. That ranks 99th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 66th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Janesville. The free report below lists employers near Janesville and what they pay.

Clinical Social Worker pay in Janesville, WI

The metro median is 9% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $31.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 60 healthcare social workers employed in the Janesville-Beloit metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.40$50,75025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.59$63,6307% below U.S. median
Median$34.07$70,8704% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.51$73,8608% above U.S. median
Top 10%$38.55$80,18018% above U.S. median

How Janesville ranks

  • 99th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 66th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 12 Wisconsin 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 Janesville

  • Overall prices in Janesville-Beloit run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $34.07 median hour buys what $36.36 buys at the national price level, 11% 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$1,227
  • Per year: $61,326
  • Per month: $5,110

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

Travel assignment per diem in Janesville

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 Wisconsin

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Hospitals in Janesville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Janesville, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville
Janesville, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Health System Corp
Janesville, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Mental health shortage areas in Rock County

HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Rock County (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
Rockford, IL30 mi$32.12/hr147,486
Madison, WI35 mi$33.50/hr285,300
Waukesha, WI45 mi$32.17/hr71,461
West Allis, WI55 mi$32.17/hr59,784
Elgin, IL57 mi$35.91/hr114,701
Kenosha, WI58 mi$32.00/hr99,578

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Wisconsin · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Wisconsin

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

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

Wisconsin state guide

Other healthcare roles in Janesville

Janesville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Janesville, WI?

Clinical Social Workers in the Janesville-Beloit metro area have a median pay of $34.07 per hour, about $70,870 a year. The middle half earn between $30.59 and $35.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Janesville-Beloit ranks 66th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 99th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do clinical social workers work in Janesville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Janesville, led by Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Janesville as a clinical social worker?

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

Is Janesville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Rock 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 Janesville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Janesville 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 hospitals

  • MercyWisconsin · 2 postings$34.96/ hr$26–$44
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
  • Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$63.02/ hr$59–$68

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2What they are offering now

Low$26Median$34.96High$49

3 Social Worker postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Social Worker roles

  1. Social Worker- Readjustment CounselorPermanent
    $79k–$103k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Milwaukee, WI · posted 8 days ago
  2. Behavioral Health Social Worker - PTPermanent
    $26.11–$43.81/ hour
    Mercy · Wisconsin · posted 30+ days ago

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