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Licensed clinical social worker salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Licensed Clinical Social Worker make in the United States?

Average base salary

$56.49
Average $56.49
Low $33.37
High $95.61

The average salary for a licensed clinical social worker is $56.49 per hour in the United States. 17.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Licensed Clinical Social Worker job openings in United States

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R-Licensed Clinical Social Wor...
Hudson Headwaters Health Network3.1out of 5 stars.
Champlain, NY
$78,000 a year
Full-time
3 months ago

Highest paying companies for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
PBS
 
$405,600per year
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Kids Time Therapies
 
$395,200per year
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Ravenswood Family Health Cente...
 
$286,000per year
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New York Therapy Placement Ser...
 
$256,100per year
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Hamilton County Schools
 
$254,800per year
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RapidStaff
 
$249,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Licensed Clinical Social Workers near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $69.50 per hour
  2. Brooklyn, NY
    $59.51 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $59.48 per hour
  4. Lakeland, FL
    $56.12 per hour
  5. Bronx, NY
    $50.40 per hour

Where can a Licensed Clinical Social Worker earn more?

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