Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Norwich, CT

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

Median annual salary $80,500 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.70
10th percentile $61,570
90th percentile $125,490
Employed locally 110
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,570
    25th
    $68,090
    50th (median)
    $80,500
    75th
    $93,140
    90th
    $125,490

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 96% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 4% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $81,100
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $75,330

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,210
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,460
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,320
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,090
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $82,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Norwich, CT is $38.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Norwich, CT is 18.2% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $61,570 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,090.