Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Hartford, CT

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

Median annual salary $78,820 +31.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.89
10th percentile $44,240
90th percentile $110,530
Employed locally 470
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,240
    25th
    $51,250
    50th (median)
    $78,820
    75th
    $94,560
    90th
    $110,530

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 85% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $84,150
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,440
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $80,490
    Grand Junction, CO $80,030
    Connecticut $78,820
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $72,910

    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
    Healthcare Social Workers $81,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Hartford, CT is $37.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.58 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Hartford, CT is 31.2% above the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Hartford?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,240 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,250.