Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Norwich-New London-Westerly is 90.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Norwich-New London-Westerly earn an average of $73,240 per year or $35.21 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut Health Care Social Workers who work in Norwich-New London-Westerly is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Norwich-New London-Westerly is less than 1%.

Rankings for Norwich-New London-Westerly

  • Ranks #3 in Connecticut for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Connecticut for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #38 in the nation for salary and #49 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #331 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Connecticut

Norwich-New London-Westerly Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $73,240 or $35.21 per hour which is 1% more than the Connecticut average salary of $72,010.

AverageNorwich-New London-WesterlyConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$35.21$34.621.70%
Annual Salary$73,240$72,0101.71%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Norwich-New London-Westerly Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $73,240 or $35.21 per hour which is 17% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageNorwich-New London-WesterlyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$35.21$29.9617.52%
Annual Salary$73,240$62,31017.54%
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 Norwich-New London-Westerly earns an average annual salary of $71,509 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $72,010. per year.

Cost-of-living in Norwich-New London-Westerly is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means Norwich-New London-Westerly 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.
  • Norwich-New London-Westerly average salary is $73,240.
  • Norwich-New London-Westerly cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,509.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Norwich-New London-Westerly$73,240102.42%$71,509
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 Norwich-New London-Westerly, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $59,940 and $81,020 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 $98,070, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $39,230, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $39,230
15%2 – 4 years14$39,230 – $59,940
25%5 – 9 years22$59,940 – $76,920
25%10 – 14 years22$76,920 – $81,020
15%15 – 20 years14$76,920 – $98,070
10%20+ years9Above $98,070
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 $73,240, Norwich-New London-Westerly Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($86,160).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,240), and Social Workers ($67,590).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$86,160
Health Care Social Workers$73,240
Social Workers$67,590
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,240
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Norwich-New London-Westerly Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Norwich-New London-Westerly is 90.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $73,240 per year or $35.21 per hour in Norwich-New London-Westerly.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Norwich-New London-Westerly Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $71,509 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Norwich-New London-Westerly are School Psychologists($86,160), Health Care Social Workers($73,240), Social Workers($67,590).


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