Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $78,950 +34.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.96
10th percentile $45,040
90th percentile $107,480
Employed locally 350
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,040
    25th
    $60,310
    50th (median)
    $78,950
    75th
    $98,060
    90th
    $107,480

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 94% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,700

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $78,700
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,210
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,460
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,320
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,090
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $82,440
    Healthcare Social Workers $80,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Norwich, CT is $37.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.18 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Norwich, CT is 34.8% above the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Norwich?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,040 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,310.