Mental HealthUpdated Q1 2026

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Salary
in Gresham, OR

Provide clinical mental health services, therapy, and case management. Median salary in Gresham: $73K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$73K
per year
Take-home: $44K

Salary range in Gresham

Entry level (25th)$56,000
Median (50th)$73,000
Senior (75th)$95,000
Top earner (90th)$124,000
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What the numbers say for Gresham

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

7% premium vs national median

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)s in Gresham earn approximately 7% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $5,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Gresham's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Gresham's cost-of-living index (118), the median Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) salary buys the equivalent of $61,864 in a US-average-cost city. That's $6,136 less purchasing power than the national median β€” the higher nominal salary doesn't fully offset local costs.

9.9% state tax = $7,227/yr

Oregon's 9.9% state income tax reduces take-home by roughly $7,227 per year at the median salary. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) relocating to a no-tax state like Texas, Florida, or Tennessee would retain that amount without changing gross pay.

Key facts for Gresham

Median salary
$73K
annual
Take-home pay
$44K
after fed/state tax
COL index
118
100 = US avg
State income tax
9.9%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,700
per month
YoY growth
+5.8%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Gresham Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $73K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Gresham

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$61K$67K$72K$78K$83K201920212023202520272029
2026
$75K
projected
2027
$77K
projected
2028
$79K
projected
2029
$81K
projected
2030
$83K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$73,000+$0
2028 projected$73,000+$0
2029 projected$73,000+$0
2030 projected$73,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Salary in Gresham, Oregon: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) salary in Gresham, OR is $73,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Gresham–OR metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Gresham

Entry-level Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)s in Gresham with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $56,000 and $73,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $73,000 to $95,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $95,000 to $124,000 or more.

Cost of living in Gresham for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)s

Gresham has a cost of living index of 118 compared to the US national average of 100. Gresham's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Oregon has a 9.9% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Master's in Social Work; LCSW license. 50% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Gresham (current)$73K118
Portland$78K130
Salem$70K105
Eugene$71K110