How much does a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW make?

As of November 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in the United States is $82,400. While Salary.com is seeing that Clinical Social Worker - LCSW salary in the US can go up to $97,301 or down to $69,791, but most earn between $75,800 and $90,200. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in the United States.

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Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Salaries by Percentile
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75th Percentile $90,200 $7,517 $1,735 $43
Average $82,400 $6,867 $1,585 $40
25th Percentile $75,800 $6,317 $1,458 $36

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How much does a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW make?

As of November 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in the United States is $82,400. While Salary.com is seeing that Clinical Social Worker - LCSW salary in the US can go up to $97,301 or down to $69,791, but most earn between $75,800 and $90,200. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in the United States.

What is the hourly and monthly salary as a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW?

As of November 01, 2024, the average hourly salary is $40 (range: $34 to $47); the average monthly salary is $6,867 (range: $5,816 to $8,108).

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What are the salaries of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW with different levels of experience?

As of November 01, 2024, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Clinical Social Worker - LCSW with under 1 year experience makes about $79,245. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Clinical Social Worker - LCSW makes around $79,737. After 2-4 years, the Clinical Social Worker - LCSW pay rises to about $82,782. Those senior Clinical Social Worker - LCSW with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $86,042, and those Clinical Social Worker - LCSW having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $86,624 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Clinical Social Worker - LCSW $79,245
Intermediate Level Clinical Social Worker - LCSW $79,737
Senior Level Clinical Social Worker - LCSW $82,782
Specialist Level Clinical Social Worker - LCSW $86,042
Expert Level Clinical Social Worker - LCSW $86,624
$79,245 0 yr
$79,737 < 2 yrs
$82,782 2-4 yrs
$86,042 5-8 yrs
$86,624 > 8 yrs
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Entry Level 4%
Mid Level 3%
Senior Level 0%
Top Level 4%
Experienced 5%
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How much does salary of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.

For example, as of November 01, 2024, the average yearly salary of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in San Francisco, CA is $103,000 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $96,200. While a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW earns $92,300 per year in Boston, MA.

What is the salary trend of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW?

For those exploring the changing dynamics of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of November 01, 2024, our research highlights a notable shift in Clinical Social Worker - LCSW compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $87,342 in 2023 to about $87,502 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.

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Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Salary by Year

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2023 $87,342
2024 $87,502
2025 $86,120
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Job Openings of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW

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  • Aerobodies Inc.

    WASHINGTON, DC

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    Aerobodies Inc.

    WASHINGTON, DC

    Aerobodies Inc. - WASHINGTON, DC

    Must have DC License in hand. Social Worker/Discharge Planner - 40 hrs Days. Shifts: 8am – 4:30pmDay and rotating weekends. Will accept* RN Discharge Plann... more

    3 Months Ago

  • Confidential

    WATERBURY, CT

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    Confidential

    WATERBURY, CT

    Confidential - WATERBURY, CT

    LCSW. Responsible To: Administrator or their designee. Function. The LCSW will work cooperatively with staff and professional team members to provide input... more

    3 Months Ago

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    TULELAKE, CA

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    Mountain Valleys Health Centers

    TULELAKE, CA

    Mountain Valleys Health Centers - TULELAKE, CA

    Mountain Valleys Health Centers *is looking for a California-Licensed LCSW to work full-time between Butte Valley Health Center and Tulelake Health Center.... more

    3 Months Ago

  • Metabolic Health Partners

    NASHVILLE, TN

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    Metabolic Health Partners

    NASHVILLE, TN

    Metabolic Health Partners - NASHVILLE, TN

    About​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​. Metabolic Health Partners, through its affiliated clinics, partners with those living with metabolic and chronic diseases to improve ... more

    3 Months Ago

  • Horizon Health

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    Horizon Health

    , ND

    Horizon Health - , ND

    LCSW- Behavioral Health. Horizon Health *is seeking a *LCSW* for our BRAND NEW unit called AlTru in *Grand Forks, ND. This unit will be a 24 bed inpatient ... more

    16 Days Ago

  • Senior Care Therapy

    FORT LEE, NJ

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    Senior Care Therapy

    FORT LEE, NJ

    Senior Care Therapy - FORT LEE, NJ

    Job Description. Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW. . What We Offer. . No Admin Tasks. No cancellations. No no-shows. . Flexible Daytime Hours. We off more

    4 Days Ago


Most Common Benefits for Clinical Social Worker - LCSW

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 69.8%
Bonuses 2.4%
Social Security 5.5%
401k/403b 3.5%
Disability 1.2%
Healthcare 5.4%
Pension 3.0%
Time Off 9.2%
Core Compensation
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Base Salary $82,400 69.8%
Bonus $2,800 2.4%
Value of Benefits
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Social Security $6,518 5.5%
401K/403B $4,175 3.5%
Disability $1,363 1.2%
Healthcare $6,371 5.4%
Pension $3,578 3.0%
Time Off $10,814 9.2%
Total Compensation $118,019 100%
Core Compensation is based on averages for this job and does not reflect personal factors used to determine your projected salary range.
Value of Benefits indicates the employer's expected contribution and paid time off.
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What are the salaries of a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW with different levels of education?

Salaries for Clinical Social Worker - LCSW with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW with a Master's Degree or MBA is $78,867 - $83,025. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Salaries by Degree Level

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Typical Education for Clinical Social Worker - LCSW
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
High School 0.5%
Associates 1.6%
Bachelors 1.9%
Masters 94.5%
Doctorate 1.4%
Typical Education for Clinical Social Worker - LCSW
High School 0.5%
Associates 1.6%
Bachelors 1.9%
Masters 94.5%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Salaries by Degree Level

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FAQ about Clinical Social Worker - LCSW

1. What is the average salary of a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW?

The average annual salary of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW is $82,400. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW is $40; the average weekly pay of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW is $1,585; the average monthly pay of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW is $6,867.

2. Where can a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW earn the most?

A Clinical Social Worker - LCSW's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW is $103,400.

3. What is the highest pay for Clinical Social Worker - LCSW?

The highest pay for Clinical Social Worker - LCSW is $97,301.

4. What is the lowest pay for Clinical Social Worker - LCSW?

The lowest pay for Clinical Social Worker - LCSW is $69,791.

5. What are the responsibilities of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW?

The Clinical Social Worker - LCSW counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems. Provides clinical social work services to patients and their families. Being a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW requires a master's degree of social work (MSW). Coaches patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions and provides therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes. In addition, Clinical Social Worker - LCSW typically reports to the head of a unit/department. Requires a state license to practice clinical social work. Clinical Social Worker - LCSW's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

6. What are the skills of Clinical Social Worker - LCSW

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.

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Integrated Care: It is care that is planned with people who work together to understand the service user and their carer(s), puts them in control and coordinates and delivers services to achieve the best outcomes.

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