Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Connecticut

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Connecticut

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Connecticut earn a median salary of $76,597 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +27.5% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 1,340 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $62,760 to $84,150 depending on location.

$76,597 Avg median salary in Connecticut
$84,150 Highest paying metro
$62,760 Lowest paying metro
1,340 Employed in Connecticut

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      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Connecticut

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Waterbury, CT $84,150 $62,450 $84,860 160
      Norwich, CT $82,440 $63,290 $93,200 130
      Bridgeport, CT $80,490 $55,410 $94,510 230
      Hartford, CT $78,820 $51,250 $94,560 470
      Connecticut $70,920 $63,120 $87,170 70
      New Haven, CT $62,760 $47,600 $84,150 280

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