Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,940 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.59
10th percentile $58,550
90th percentile $93,150
Employed locally 70
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,550
    25th
    $62,030
    50th (median)
    $71,940
    75th
    $81,100
    90th
    $93,150

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,740
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,430
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $77,760
    Rehabilitation Counselors $42,800
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $70,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Connecticut is $34.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.63 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Connecticut is 5.7% above the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Connecticut?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $58,550 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,030.