Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $62,760 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.18
10th percentile $44,270
90th percentile $103,940
Employed locally 280
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,270
    25th
    $47,600
    50th (median)
    $62,760
    75th
    $84,150
    90th
    $103,940

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 27% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $78,820

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,940
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,010
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$74,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,850
    Healthcare Social Workers$82,130
    Rehabilitation Counselors$60,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in New Haven, CT is $30.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in New Haven, CT is 4.5% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,270 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,600.