Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Connecticut

Ranked #4 of 51 · CT

15% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $78,250 ≈ $38/hr
Median annual salary $78,640
Employment 1,540

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $49,260P25 $62,300 Median $78,640P75 $92,430P90 $108,530

About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Connecticut earn between $49,260 and $108,530. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Connecticut
$78,250
U.S. average
$68,030

The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Connecticut is $78,250, about 15% above the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Connecticut

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $84,260 $81,620 130
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $81,990 $81,770 460
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,940 $78,430 360
Waterbury-Shelton, CT $78,640 $78,760 210
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $70,220 $74,540 80
New Haven, CT $67,330 $71,640 280

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Connecticut?

The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Connecticut is $78,640 per year (mean $78,250), and about 80% earn between $49,260 and $108,530.

How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in Connecticut?

Roughly $38 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $78,250 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Connecticut a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?

Connecticut ranks #4 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $78,250 is about 15% above the U.S. average of $68,030.

Which metro areas in Connecticut pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut for mental health and substance abuse social workers are Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT ($84,260), Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ($81,990), Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($79,940), by median annual wage.

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