Salary Report for Connecticut Social Workers
Connecticut Rankings
Compare Connecticut to U.S.
Connecticut Social Workers earn an average of $70,690 which is 28% more than the national average salary of $54,880.
Type | Connecticut | U.S. | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hourly Wage | $33.99 | $26.39 | 28.80% |
Average Annual Salary | $70,690 | $54,880 | 28.81% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Connecticut, 50% of Social Workers earn between $49,800 and $91,050 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $97,760, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $39,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 542 | Under $39,000 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 813 | $39,000 – $49,800 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 1,355 | $49,800 – $74,140 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 1,355 | $74,140 – $91,050 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 813 | $74,140 – $97,760 |
10% | 20+ years | 542 | Above $97,760 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Connecticut psychologists earn about $68,339 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $54,880.
Cost-of-living in Connecticut is 3% higher than the national average, which means Connecticut residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
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Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $70,690, Connecticut Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($116,740), Forensic Psychologists ($103,220), Psychology Teachers ($90,840), School Psychologists ($90,620), and Health Care Social Workers ($72,010).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,230), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($64,190).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $116,740 |
Forensic Psychologists | $103,220 |
Psychology Teachers | $90,840 |
School Psychologists | $90,620 |
Health Care Social Workers | $72,010 |
Social Workers | $70,690 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $64,190 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $56,230 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Connecticut the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (5,970), Social Workers (5,940) and Health Care Social Workers (2,300).
The three professions in Connecticut needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (19.6%), Forensic Psychologists (10.7%) and Psychology Teachers (9.8%).
Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
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Social Workers | 5,670 | 5,940 | 4.8% | 560 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | 4,990 | 5,970 | 19.6% | 600 |
Health Care Social Workers | 2,210 | 2,300 | 4.1% | 210 |
Psychology Teachers | 1,020 | 1,120 | 9.8% | 110 |
Forensic Psychologists | 560 | 620 | 10.7% | 40 |
Salaries Ranked by Connecticut Cities
The average salary for Social Workers in Connecticut is $70,690. The top cities that pay Social Workers the most are Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk ($73,750), Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ($73,010) and Connecticut Nonmetropolitan Area ($72,100).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk ($72,007), Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ($71,285) and Connecticut Nonmetropolitan Area ($70,396).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Social Workers salary will have in that area.
Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
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Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk | $73,750 | $72,007 | $-1,743 |
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $73,010 | $71,285 | $-1,725 |
Connecticut Nonmetropolitan Area | $72,100 | $70,396 | $-1,704 |
Norwich-New London-Westerly | $67,590 | $65,993 | $-1,597 |
Waterbury | $66,250 | $64,685 | $-1,565 |
Danbury | $66,010 | $64,450 | $-1,560 |
New Haven | $65,310 | $63,767 | $-1,543 |
Salary FAQ for Connecticut Social Workers
City and Rural Summaries
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk
Average Social Workers Salary: $73,750
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $72,007
Hourly Wage: $35.46
Currently Employed: 1,160
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.42
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Salary Report
Connecticut Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Social Workers Salary: $72,100
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $70,396
Hourly Wage: $35
Currently Employed: 140
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.42
Connecticut Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Danbury
Average Social Workers Salary: $66,010
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $64,450
Hourly Wage: $31.73
Currently Employed: 290
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.42
Danbury Salary Report
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford
Average Social Workers Salary: $73,010
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $71,285
Hourly Wage: $35
Currently Employed: 2,120
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.42
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Salary Report
New Haven
Average Social Workers Salary: $65,310
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $63,767
Hourly Wage: $31.40
Currently Employed: 770
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.42
New Haven Salary Report
Norwich-New London-Westerly
Average Social Workers Salary: $67,590
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $65,993
Hourly Wage: $33
Currently Employed: 350
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.42
Norwich-New London-Westerly Salary Report
Waterbury
Average Social Workers Salary: $66,250
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $64,685
Hourly Wage: $31.85
Currently Employed: 440
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.42
Waterbury Salary Report
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