Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 350.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk earn an average of $78,070 per year or $37.54 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut Health Care Social Workers who work in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is less than 1%.

Rankings for Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk

  • Ranks #1 in Connecticut for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Connecticut for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #20 in the nation for salary and #51 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #83 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Connecticut

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $78,070 or $37.54 per hour which is 8% more than the Connecticut average salary of $72,010.

AverageBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$37.54$34.628.43%
Annual Salary$78,070$72,0108.42%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $78,070 or $37.54 per hour which is 25% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkU.S.%
Hourly Wage$37.54$29.9625.30%
Annual Salary$78,070$62,31025.29%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk earns an average annual salary of $76,225 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $72,010. per year.

Cost-of-living in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Connecticut average.

  • Connecticut average salary is $72,010.
  • Connecticut cost-of-living adjusted salary is $69,615.
  • Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk average salary is $78,070.
  • Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk cost-of-living adjusted salary is $76,225.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk$78,070102.42%$76,225
Connecticut$72,010103.44%$69,615
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $63,850 and $83,630 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $103,660, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $50,840, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year35Under $50,840
15%2 – 4 years52$50,840 – $63,850
25%5 – 9 years88$63,850 – $78,220
25%10 – 14 years88$78,220 – $83,630
15%15 – 20 years52$78,220 – $103,660
10%20+ years35Above $103,660
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $78,070, Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($124,480), Psychology Teachers ($97,220), and School Psychologists ($96,770).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,540), Marriage and Family Therapists ($67,090), and Social Workers ($73,750).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$124,480
Psychology Teachers$97,220
School Psychologists$96,770
Health Care Social Workers$78,070
Social Workers$73,750
Marriage and Family Therapists$67,090
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,540
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 350.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $78,070 per year or $37.54 per hour in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $76,225 per year or $37 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($124,480), Psychology Teachers($97,220), School Psychologists($96,770).


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