Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $81,100 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.99
10th percentile $60,970
90th percentile $98,900
Employed locally 560
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,970
    25th
    $75,920
    50th (median)
    $81,100
    75th
    $94,100
    90th
    $98,900

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 87% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 13% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $92,600
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $90,440
    New Haven, CT $82,130
    Connecticut $81,900
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $80,500
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $75,330

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,330
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,410
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$80,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$70,410
    Rehabilitation Counselors$47,470
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$94,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Hartford, CT is $38.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Hartford, CT is 19.1% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $60,970 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,920.